USOS
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006389
The United States Orbital Segment, which comprises the modules, laboratories, and external truss structures of the International Space Station operated by NASA and its international partners, excluding Russia. This segment provides living quarters, research facilities, and the station's primary power generation through its large solar arrays. The USOS is distinct from the Russian Orbital Segment (ROS), which has its own life support and propulsion systems.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006389 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Aviation maintenance |
| Translations | German: USOS; Spanish: USOS; French: USOS |
Record as JSON
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