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What is the International Space Station?
Ron Garan spent 178 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS) in 2011, a unique orbiting laboratory where astronauts live and work. This collaborative project between multiple countries provides a platform for scientific research and offers a vantage point for observing Earth. It was from this station that Garan gained the perspective that led to his 'living a lie' reflection.
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