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When Was the International Space Station Launched?
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Quick Answer
The first ISS module, Zarya, was launched on 20 November 1998.
The Full Story
Assembly of the International Space Station began on 20 November 1998 with the launch of the Russian-built Zarya control module. The US Unity node followed in December 1998. The first permanent crew arrived on 2 November 2000, and the station has been continuously occupied ever since — the longest unbroken human presence in space. Built by 15 nations, the ISS orbits about 400 km above Earth and has hosted over 270 visitors from more than 20 countries.
Key Facts
1.The ISS weighs roughly 420,000 kg and is about the size of a football pitch.
2.It orbits Earth every 90 minutes at about 28,000 km/h.
3.Over 3,000 scientific experiments have been conducted aboard the ISS.
YouTube Angle
Suggested video title for this topic:
"Building a Home in Space — The ISS Assembly Story"