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When was the first module of the International Space Station launched?
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Quick Answer
The ISS began on 20 November 1998 with the launch of the Zarya module. It was the first piece of the International Space Station in orbit.
The Full Story
The first module of the International Space Station, Zarya, was launched on 20 November 1998. Zarya provided power, propulsion, and guidance during the station’s early assembly phase. It was followed shortly by the Unity module and later by many other international modules and laboratories. The launch marked the start of one of the most ambitious cooperative engineering projects in history.
Key Facts
1.Launch date: 20 November 1998
2.Module: Zarya
3.First ISS component
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