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International Space Station

British

noun

ISS. an orbiting space station construction of which began in 2001 with the cooperation of 16 nations; used for scientific and space research

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International Space Station

Astronauts and cosmonauts have continuously lived and worked aboard the International Space Station for more than 25 years.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026

Williams and his crewmates spent 241 days in space after launching to the International Space Station on Nov. 27, 2025.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026

"On the International Space Station, for example, astronauts spend about two hours of every day doing exercise… that all adds up, it takes time," Christian explains.

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

SpaceX builds rockets and spacecraft, and has become the dominant force in commercial space launches -- regularly sending astronauts to the International Space Station and satellites into orbit.

From Barron's ● May 20, 2026

It was the first permanent space station, staying in orbit for 13 years, until the opening of the International Space Station.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson

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