INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION

摘要

This Russian-built module was the first part of the ISS to go into orbit in November 1998. As the original element, it contains solar panels for power and engines, although these days the engines are mainly used for corrections and docking. The first US contribution was this node which has six ports allowing connection to other modules. Launched in December 1998, it came with two pressurised mating adapters. The first connects permanently with Zarya while the second connects to Harmony.