The International Space Station (ISS) will be visible in Northern Hemisphere skies until late May, with brightness similar to Venus.
The International Space Station (ISS) will be visible in the skies of the Northern Hemisphere until late May, with its brightness rivaling that of Venus. As the largest of over 10,000 satellites, the ISS will be de-orbited in 2030 due to its limited lifespan and maintenance costs. NASA is developing a U.S. de-orbit vehicle and a next-generation space station, Starlab, is being developed by Voyager Space, Airbus, and Mitsubishi Corporation, with a planned launch this decade. To track the ISS, users can visit the Heavens Above website or download apps on iPhone and Android.
May 18, 2024
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