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NASA International Space Stations

  • Russian Control Module Launched

    Russian Control Module Launched

    This was the first module lauched. This module was called Zarya.
  • Unity Launched to Join with Zarya

    Unity Launched to Join with Zarya

    Unity will become the foundation of the space staion.
  • Zveda launched

    Zveda launched

    Zveda is a service module that wa launched to add to the space station.
  • Astronauts Sent On Wing Mission

    Astronauts Sent On Wing Mission

    On Dec 3 Astronauts were sent to the international space station to place the wings on this massive station.
  • Destiny Lauched as a New Part

    Destiny Lauched as a New Part

    Aboard the shutle Atlantis, Destiny arrived to add a new room onto the station.
  • Robotic arm launched

    Robotic arm launched

    This robotic arm was launched to help the astronauts move materials outside the space station.
  • Astronauts outside airlock

    Astronauts outside airlock

    The first astronauts have finally left the station out into space being out there about 385 km above earth.
  • Pirs launched to space station

    Pirs launched to space station

    Pirs is a addition to the space station. It gives the station additional docking station.
  • Columbus launched

    Columbus launched

    Columbus is the primary research centre for the space station. It provides such facilities as a generic labratory.
  • Tranquilty

    Tranquilty

    Tranquility is the node that holds the advanced life support system.
  • Cupola

    Cupola

    Cupola is the observatory module providing the ship with a direct view of the earth.
  • Rassvet

    Rassvet

    Rassvet is a docking station and a cargo storage for the space station.
  • Leonardo

    Leonardo

    Leonardo is a storage module for spare parts and supplies. This gives them more time without a stock up mission.