The International Space Station includes several large modules, each launched separately and connected in space by astronauts. The Cupola is a dome-shaped module that allows station crew members to observe and guide activities outside the station. 13 photos: Notable moments of the International Space Station The crew of the space shuttle Atlantis took this picture of the International Space Station after leaving it in July 2011. Hide Caption 11 of 1313 photos: Notable moments of the International Space Station A Russian Soyuz spacecraft is docked with the space station on May 5. Hide Caption 3 of 1313 photos: Notable moments of the International Space Station The first crew of the International Space Station, seen on board in December 2000.

Source: CNN May 25, 2016 14:44 UTC