International Space Station

NASA/Roscosmos/ESA/JAXA/CSA1998Earth orbitMultiple rocketsInternational

AgencyNASA/Roscosmos/ESA/JAXA/CSA

Year1998

TypeEarth orbit

RocketMultiple rockets

CountryInternational

About the Mission

The largest structure ever built in space, weighing 420 tonnes. Continuously inhabited since November 2000. Orbits at 408 km altitude, traveling at 28,000 km/h. Over 260 individuals from 20 countries have visited. Expected to operate until 2030, then deorbit.

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