The International Space Station (ISS) is a collaborative science research facility involving five space agencies from the US, Japan, Canada, and participating nations of the European Space Agency. It serves as an observatory for studying cosmic phenomena, the effects of long-term spaceflight on the human body, and Earth's climate and environment. It's equipped with a livable volume equivalent to a six-bedroom house, docking ports, and solar arrays for power. Since its first module it has welcomed over 258 visitors from 20 countries, as of 2022. It took 42 launches to…