SpaceRef - Exploration and Missions - Human Missions

An overview of the International Space Station - A general overview of the purpose of the ISS and Europe's role in this program.

Boeing International Space Station (ISS) Homepage - This site contains an ISS overview, a section to which information about successive ISS missions will be added as the construction of the station proceeds, and sections on ISS Components and Structures, Systems, and Science. There is a full array of web pages in each of these categories that describes the program and its parts in detail. Boeing Space Systems.

Canada's Contribution to the International Space Station - Canada's crucial contribution to the International Space Station (ISS) is the Mobile Servicing System (MSS). It will play a key role in the construction of the station in orbit, as well as in its continuing operation during the 10-year planned life of the facility. Canadian Space Agency

Contributions of the participating European states in the International Space Station Program - A chart illustrating the relative percentage contributions made by European countries to the International Space Station Development Program and the Microgravity Facilities for the Columbus Lab Module.

Den Internationale Rumstation (The International Space Station) - Ingeniøren|net følger den Internationale Rumstation i den kommende tid. Her finder du nyheder, baggrundsartikler og links til andre websites om astronauterne, modulerne, deres opgaver og skæbne. (Information about the International Space Station in Danish).

European Industrial contractors in the International Space Station Program - A list of the companies under contract to ESA for the development, construction, and operations of the European contribution to the International Space Station Program.

European Participation in the International Space Station - A detailed description of Europe's participation in he ISS program including the hardware and scientific contributions to be made during the course of the program.

International Space Station (Internationale Raumstation) - This website (in German) is sponsored by DaimlerChrysler Aerospace and describes the ISS design and operations.

Reasons for European Participation in the International Space Station Program - A brief listing of the reasons why Europe is participating in the International Space Station Program

Report of the Cost Assessment and Validation Task Force on the International Space Station - This report to the NASA Advisory Council, dated April 21, 1998, was intended to be an independent review and assessment of cost, schedule and partnership performance on the International Space Station (ISS) Program.

The Capabilities of Space Stations - This 1993 report by the National Research Council Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board Standing Committee on Space Station compares the technical parameters associated with Mir, free flying spacecraft, and the International Space Station and on determining their significance with regard to the types of research most appropriate for a space station.

The International Space Station - An overview of ESA's participation in the ISS program including the hardware elements, research facilities, operational support, and scientific research to be provided by ESA.