Welcome to a virtual tour of the International Space Station (ISS)
A wonderful simulation of the interior of the ISS is provided using:
https://www.meta.com/quest/quest-3/ and
https://www.meta.com/experiences/mission-iss/2094303753986147/
A spectacular 3d model of the exterior of the ISS is provided by:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4293302
authored by “MOCHR” Josef Vladik
where numerous STL files are available for free downloading,
ready for use on your favorite 3D printer
For an official introduction to the ISS see:
https://nasa3d.arc.nasa.gov/detail/iss
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Space_Station
For tracking information permitting visual sighting of the real ISS:
https://spotthestation.nasa.gov/tracking_map.cfm
For information about other Space Stations see:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiangong_space_station
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bharatiya_Antariksha_Station
For information about becoming a Space Station visitor/resident:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astronaut_training
Here is my annotated photo of the ISS model minus solar arrays and other supports
Orientation inside ISS:
Fore
Port Up/Down Starboard
Aft
Signs and pictures are orientated consistently with top being up.
Lighting is consistently from above identifying up
Columbus and JEM are located in the Aft region
Cupola is located on the Port side

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