International Space Station
Britishnoun
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He first flew aboard space shuttle Atlantis on the STS-129 mission to the International Space Station in 2009.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
He then made the connection with space, believing the International Space Station was "missing a trick".
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The International Space Station, which has been continuously inhabited by a revolving crew of astronauts in low Earth orbit for over 25 years, has a “very well-worn” training program, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
It’s home to well-known spacecraft like the International Space Station and the Hubble Space Telescope.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 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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