1. The ISS is the third brightest object in the night sky after the Moon and Venus (see facts about the planet Venus).
2. Astronauts aboard the ISS can watch sunrises and sunsets every 45 minutes.
3. The equipment of Russian cosmonauts going to the ISS includes personal weapons. This is necessary in order to protect against the attack of wild animals, if, after returning from the station, the descent module will land in a deserted area.
4. Once, in 2001, a chain pizzeria organized the delivery of their pizza to the ISS. Delivery cost the company a million dollars, but it served as an excellent advertisement.
5. By registering on the NASA website, you can receive notifications on your mobile phone every time the ISS flies over you.
