Description:

Short 3D simulation movie showing the overall final configuration of the ISS. Close cut are shown, focusing on main modules bearing the partners' logos.

Objective(s):

Knowledge:
  - Partners involved in the ISS project
  - Final structure of the ISS and of its building blocks
Understanding:
  - Strategy for an international enterprise set up
  - Relevance and complexity of space exploration projects
Skills:
  - Picture observation and 3D visualisation

References:

Building ISS:
http://www.esa.int/esaHS/iss.html
European contribution:
http://www.esa.int/esaHS/isselements.html
Related exercises:
Russian Zvezda module
US Destiny Laboratory
Kibo Japanese Experiment Module
European Columbus Laboratory
The international partners
 

Description:

3D simulation of the exterior of the Russian Zvezda module. The model can be rotated and zoomed in/out using mouse and/or buttons on the screen.

Objective(s):

Knowledge:
  - Structure of ISS modules
Understanding:
  - Solutions for module’s functioning and assembly
Skills:
  - Picture observation and 3D visualisation

References:

Building ISS:
http://www.esa.int/esaHS/iss.html
http://www.esa.int/buildiss
Zvezda:
http://www.esa.int/esaHS/isselements.html
http://www.russianspaceweb.com/iss_sm.html
Related exercises:
The International Space Station
US Destiny Laboratory
Kibo Japanese Experiment Module
European Columbus Laboratory
Inside Russian SM Zvezda
 

Description:

3D simulation of the exterior of the U.S. Destiny Laboratory. The model can be rotated and zoomed in/out using mouse and/or buttons on the screen.

Objective(s):

Knowledge:
  - Structure of ISS modules
Understanding:
  - Solutions for module’s functioning and assembly
Skills:
  - Picture observation and 3D visualisation

References:

Building ISS:
http://www.esa.int/esaHS/iss.html
http://www.esa.int/buildiss
Destiny:
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/structure/elements/destiny.html
http://www.scipoc.msfc.nasa.gov/factchron.html
Related exercises:
The International Space Station
Russian Zvezda module
Kibo Japanese Experiment Module
European Columbus Laboratory
 

Description:

3D simulation of the exterior of the Japanese Kibo module. The model can be rotated and zoomed in/out using mouse and/or buttons on the screen.

Objective(s):

Knowledge:
  - Structure of ISS modules
Understanding:
  - Solutions for module’s functioning and assembly
Skills:
  - Picture observation and 3D visualisation

References:

Building ISS:
http://www.esa.int/esaHS/iss.html
http://www.esa.int/buildiss
Kibo:
http://www.jaxa.jp/index_e.html
http://iss.sfo.jaxa.jp/iss/index_e.html
Related exercises:
The International Space Station
Russian Zvezda module
US Destiny Laboratory
European Columbus Laboratory
 

Description:

3D simulation of the exterior of the European Columbus laboratory. The model can be rotated and zoomed in/out using mouse and/or buttons on the screen.

Objective(s):

Knowledge:
  - Structure of ISS modules
Understanding:
  - Solutions for module’s functioning and assembly
Skills:
  - Picture observation and 3D visualisation

References:

Building ISS:
http://www.esa.int/esaHS/iss.html
http://www.esa.int/buildiss
Columbus:
http://www.esa.int/esaHS/iss.html
http://www.esa.int/esaHS/ESAAYI0VMOC_iss_0.html
http://www.esa.int/esaHS/ESAFRG0VMOC_iss_0.html
Related exercises:
The International Space Station
Russian Zvezda module
US Destiny Laboratory
European Columbus Laboratory