The life-support heart of the International Space Station
In short: Step inside Zvezda, the critical Russian module that sustains human life in orbit. This 360° panorama offers a rare look at the engineering and living quarters required to keep astronauts alive in the vacuum of space.
Launched on July 12, 2000, Zvezda serves as a primary hub for the Russian segment of the International Space Station. It provides essential life support systems and housing for the crew.
The module also functions as a docking point; all five of Europe’s Automated Transfer Vehicles have docked with it. The immersive view was captured by ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti during her 2015 Futura mission, featuring cosmonaut Gennady Padalka.
This perspective highlights the dense integration of survival technology and habitation space necessary for long-duration orbital missions.
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