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The International Space Station Marks 25 Years of Continuous Human Presence - NASA
- The International Space Station celebrated 25 years of continuous human presence in orbit, marking a major milestone in international space cooperation.
- Expedition One crew launched in 2000, installing life support and communications systems to bring the ISS to life.
- The ISS has hosted more than 270 spacewalks and fostered collaboration among 26 countries.
- The first commercial crew mission (SpaceX Demo-2) in 2020 expanded crew transport and research opportunities.
- NASA and partners view the ISS as a platform for developing a low Earth orbit economy and Artemis-era exploration.
- The ISS partnership includes NASA, Roscosmos, ESA, JAXA, and CSA across international facilities.
- The anniversary emphasizes the station's role in scientific research and technology demonstrations.
- NASA notes the ISS as a springboard for future exploration to the Moon and Mars.
- The station's history includes historic spacewalks, including the first all-female spacewalk in 2019.
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