ISS marks 26 years of continuous human presence in space
The International Space Station reached its anniversary of uninterrupted occupation since Expedition 1 arrived on November 2, 2000.
What to know
- The ISS has maintained unbroken human occupation for 26 years since Expedition 1 arrived on November 2, 2000.
- Over 220 astronauts from 17 countries have visited the station, conducting 1,760+ research investigations that have produced over 1,200 scientific publications.
- The station, now spanning 357 feet, represents humanity's longest-running international scientific collaboration and demonstrates sustained cooperation in orbit.
The ISS is an inspiring achievement of human engineering and international cooperation.
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“How amazing the human engineering spirit had made things like the ISS and Mir possible. I also love that no matter what is happening on the Earth, there are people from all over the world learning how to work together in space.”
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William M. Shepherd Expedition 1 Commander (NASA)Sergei Krikalev Expedition 1 Flight Engineer (Roscosmos)Yuri Gidzenko Expedition 1 Soyuz Commander (Roscosmos)
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ISS milestones commemorated at 26-year anniversary
NASA marks the anniversary noting that over 26 years, 45 crewed expeditions and more than 220 people from 17 countries have visited the station. The ISS now spans 357 feet and has produced over 1,200 scientific publications from 1,760+ research investigations.
“If you're under 26, you have never lived a day without someone orbiting above you.”
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If you’re under 26, you have never lived a day without someone orbiting above you. 26 years ago today, the first resident crew arrived at the ISS. Humanity has had a home in space ever since. The research and advances made possible by our crews, teams on the ground and
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26 years ago today, the first crew arrived aboard the international space station, marking the beginning of a continuous human presence in space. there hasn’t been a single day since november 2, 2000 that humanity hasn’t had someone living in space.
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How amazing the human engineering spirit had made things like the ISS and Mir possible. I also love that no matter what is happening on the Earth, there are people from all over the world learning how to work together in space. I hope that we can all learn how to do that, regardless of our differences.
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First hatch opened, human occupancy begins — The hatch to Zvezda's living quarters was opened, marking the start of continuous human habitation of the International Space Station. Gidzenko and Krikalev floated in first.
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Expedition 1 crew docks with ISS — Commander William M. Shepherd (NASA), Flight Engineer Sergei Krikalev, and Soyuz Commander Yuri Gidzenko (Roscosmos) arrived at the International Space Station via Soyuz capsule, docking at the Zvezda Service Module's aft port.
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Where did that come from? The US is actively planning to continue a presence in LEO post ISS through commercial stations. And if the stations are not ready by the stipulated deadline jared said that the ISS will simply continue to be kept operational.
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i remember those arguments too, especially about the insane expense. it's wild to think how far it's come since then.
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So for 26 years now, there are more people alive than there are people on Earth.