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How big and heavy is the International Space Station (ISS) ?

Once completed, the dimensions of the International Space Station (ISS) will be approximately 108.5 meters by 72.8 meters. This is slightly larger then a full sized soccer field. The completed ISS will weigh around 450 tons. A small passenger car weighs approximately 1 ton. So, the ISS is 450 times heavier than a car.

Size
International Space Station
108.5m x 72.8m
: Full Football Field
105m x 68m
International Space Station   Full Football Field
Weight
International Space Station
450 tons
: Small Passenger Car
450 Cars
   
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