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ISS: A Symbol of Global Cooperation in Space

11/25/2025

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The International Space Station (ISS) demonstrates cooperation in space exploration among the United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, and Russia.
Since construction began in 1998, the ISS orbits Earth about 16 times daily.
The ISS has been continuously occupied since 2000, typically hosting seven astronauts, with direct handovers beginning in 2020.
Expedition 73 has been on the ISS since April 19, 2025, with the mission ending December 2025.

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Story summary

The International Space Station (ISS) demonstrates cooperation in space exploration among the United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, and Russia.
Since construction began in 1998, the ISS orbits Earth about 16 times daily.
The ISS has been continuously occupied since 2000, typically hosting seven astronauts, with direct handovers beginning in 2020.
Expedition 73 has been on the ISS since April 19, 2025, with the mission ending December 2025.