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New ISS cupola (aka window)

2010, February 18 - 9:28am — Greg Kontos
Features: Current EventsCritical Path Innovation: International Space StationInstitutions: Thales Alenia SpaceMaterials: Fused Silica, BorosilicateSpacecraft: International Space Station
ISS Cupola First View (via Twitter)

Attached is the first image from within the new cupola installed at the international space station. It's the largest window placed in space to date. The center window measures 31 inches across. There are 6 smaller windows placed around it's circumference. The windows are made from fused silica and Borosilicate glass.

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