Check Out The Amazing Space Station Room Tour

The amazing international space station ISS. (photo: doc. NASA)

JAKARTA - So far, we have only heard and seen from glimpses of the inner side of the International Space Station (ISS), which is the site of scientific research for astronauts.

But now, to quell curiosity, astronaut Thomas Pesquet via the European Space Agency (ESA) YouTube channel has released an in-depth tour of the ISS, in a 4K video.

Astronaut Pesquet departed for his second stint on the ISS on April 23, 2021, as part of the SpaceX Crew-2 mission and has safely returned to Earth today.

Furthermore, this video of the ISS tour was recorded by Pesquet who speaks in French, although there is English subtitles if needed.

Compiled from Digital Trends, Tuesday, November 9, the approximately 25-minute video highlights just how large the ISS is from its orbiting outpost, which has hosted space travelers for the past 20 years.

As you will see, almost everything on the space station is attached to the wall using Velcro or rope. Otherwise, cameras, computers, spacesuits, and everything in between will freely float around the confines of the module.

A lot of the space on the space station is used for storage, and it's quite normal for astronauts to cross these obstacles while crossing from point A to point B. This video tour also lets us peek through some of the peepholes, getting a glimpse of other parts of the space station from beyond.

Pesquet described the facility's living and work areas as larger than a six-bedroom home. It includes several beds, several bathrooms, a gym, and a 360-degree view window called the Cupola from which astronauts can observe the outside of the space station and also capture stunning images of Earth.

Despite the limited range of motion, there are plenty of conveniences to keep astronauts sane while on the ISS. Includes a recently installed refrigerator, and there is also an oven, dining area with standard condiments such as ketchup, mustard and mayo, and salt and pepper. Even astronauts can view NFL broadcasts using laptops from the space station.

Check out the full video below.