How long is a International Space Station?

A International Space Station is 357 feet (109m) long.

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Length Overview

Imperial

357 feet

Metric

109 meters

Football Fields

1.0

Category

Space

The ISS is 357 feet (109m) long — about the size of a football field including end zones. Its solar array wingspan is 240 feet (73m). It orbits at 254 miles altitude.

How many International Space Stations fit in...?

School Buses

10.2

Football Fields

1.0

Blue Whales

3.6

Compare to a custom length

= 59.5 × International Space Station

For perspective...

  • • About the size of a football field
  • • Visible to the naked eye from Earth — the third brightest object in the night sky
  • • Travels at 17,500 mph — orbiting Earth every 90 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is a International Space Station?
The ISS is 357 feet (109m) long — about the size of a football field including end zones. Its solar array wingspan is 240 feet (73m). It orbits at 254 miles altitude.
How many football fields is a International Space Station?
A International Space Station is 1.0 football fields long (357 feet (109m)).
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