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Today in History: First Crew Arrives at International Space Station

11/2/2025

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On November 2, 2000, Expedition 1 marked the arrival of the first resident crew at the International Space Station (ISS). American astronaut William Shepherd and Russian cosmonauts Sergei Krikalev and Yuri Gidzenko began a 136-day mission, establishing an uninterrupted human presence in space that continues today. This expedition laid the groundwork for future research and exploration.

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On November 2, 2000, Expedition 1 marked the arrival of the first resident crew at the International Space Station (ISS). American astronaut William Shepherd and Russian cosmonauts Sergei Krikalev and Yuri Gidzenko began a 136-day mission, establishing an uninterrupted human presence in space that continues today. This expedition laid the groundwork for future research and exploration.