Ever wonder what the International Space Station would look like if it orbited Earth at 10,000-feet? If so, then wonder no more, as a gamer used Microsoft Flight Simulator to show us just that scenario, and it’s a lot faster than you think. Let’s just say that the ISS would complete a full orbit quicker than a modern Hollywood movie.
As most already know, the ISS is a modular space station, which means that it can be expanded when needed, and the Axiom segment is one that you will see in the future. It’s set to launch in 2024 and will attach to the forward port of the space station’s harmony module. So far, just one segment has been commissioned by NASA, although Axiom has plans to build an entire segment consisting of five modules: a node, orbital research, manufacturing facility, crew habitat, and a large-windowed Earth observatory.
- Challenge your construction skills with this LEGO Ideas ISS (21321) display model, featuring 2 rotating joints with 8 adjustable ‘solar panels’,...
- This ISS model comes with a stand, 2 astronaut microfigures, a brick-built mini NASA space shuttle and 3 mini cargo spacecrafts to create a...
- Includes a 148-page booklet featuring fascinating facts about the International Space Station, the spaceship model’s fan creator and LEGO designer,...
