Europe's first permanent laboratory in the vacuum of space
In short: Experience the interior of the International Space Station's Columbus module through a 360-degree panorama. This immersive look explores Europe's largest contribution to the station, highlighting the unique research capabilities of a weightless environment.
Launched on February 7, 2008, by the Space Shuttle Atlantis, Columbus serves as the European Space Agency's primary research hub in orbit. The module provides 75 cubic metres of workspace dedicated to science that cannot be replicated under Earth's gravity.
The facility houses a suite of research equipment and external platforms designed for Earth observation, space science, and technology development. It represents a critical piece of infrastructure for European scientists seeking to study phenomena in a true microgravity setting.
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