Did you know that people can live in space for months or even years at a time? A space station is home for astronauts when they need to stay in space for a long time to complete their mission.The international space station. or ISS, is as big as a soccer field and has a large crane arm on the outside that astronauts can operate from inside the station.Most of the ISS was built by astronauts - while they were in space.The ISS has 2 bathrooms, some gym equipment and has as much room as a six bedroom house.It's very important for astronauts to get exercise when they are in space to keep their bones and muscles strong.People from more then 15 countries have visited the ISS. Dimensions: 9.5 inches x 5 inches Batteries Included: Two 1.5V AA Alkaline Batteries Compatible with the Space Capsule Set. *Space capsule sold separately Realistic Lights & Sounds Playset Includes: 1 Space Station, 1 Space Hover, 1 Tether, 1 Astronaut Figurine (White), 1 Backpack
