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What is the ISS?
The International Space Station (ISS) is a large spacecraft orbiting Earth, serving as a habitable artificial satellite and a science laboratory. It's a collaborative project involving multiple countries, providing a unique platform for research in microgravity. The recent spacewalk was to boost its power, showing its ongoing operational needs.
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