Modern engineering marvels Modern engineering marvels. You've read about or seen the Great Wall of China, the pyramids of Egypt and Machu Picchu. With the recent completion of the International Space Station, we shift our attention from the classic depictions of man-made marvels to more modern engineering feats. Come explore. International Space Station Year of completion: 2011 The engineering feat: The largest space station ever constructed, the International Space Station was completed in late May. o The ISS can be seen from Earth with the naked eye o No true owner of the station exists o View a gallery of the universe Panama Canal Year of completion: 1914 The engineering feat: A vital component in international maritime trade, the Panama Canal is a 48-mile ship canal that links the Pacific and Atlantic oceans * Over 815,000 vessels have passed through this wonder of the world * The ship responsible for rippling the first waves was a French crane boat * Panamax (see photos) is t...