ISS major US elements and systems

摘要

Most people's first impression of the ISS is of hardware. That's a good impression, but there is also software and other systems. All of these are crucial to operation of this orbital outpost that will be our largest adventure into space to date. As prime contractor to NASA, Boeing has played a key role in design, development and operation of the International Space Station. All of the major US components of the ISS were built by Boeing in several locations across the country. We currently have about 2100 people across the United States dedicated to the success of the space station.