The International Space Station (ISS) is a space station in Earth orbit, jointly operated by astronauts and space engineers from six countries.
The ISS has been under construction since 1998 and regularly visited by astronauts since 2000.
The idea for the ISS was introduced in 1984 by United States President Ronald Reagan.
Reagan proposed building an international space station to promote world peace and cooperation.
The main mission of the ISS is to investigate whether long-term human life and work in space is possible. The station allows astronauts to live, work and conduct experiments in weightlessness.
The partner countries of the ISS are: United States, Russia, Japan, European Union, Canada
Among the studies carried out in the ISS to date are the following: Investigating the physiological effects of long-term life in space, Developing new technologies for spacecraft development, Developing new tools for Earth observation and research, Conducting scientific experiments
The ISS proved that long-term human life and work in space is possible. The station provided an important platform for space exploration, allowing astronauts to live, work and experiment in weightlessness.
The mission of the ISS has been extended until 2030. The station's lifespan could be extended beyond 2030, depending on the assessments made by space agencies.
The ISS is an important milestone for space exploration. The station has proven that long-term human life and work in space is possible and has created an important platform for space exploration.
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