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It is planned to stay in orbit in its current form until at least 2020.
In principle it can stay in orbit as long as nothing breaks and there is money for flying people, supplies and fuel to it.
Fuel is important because there is still a little bit of air up there that causes it to drop back to earth very slowly, so every once in a while it either needs to fire its rocket engines or be "pushed" by a docked spacecraft like Progress or the Shuttle.
You also need people to look after it and fix parts that wear out or break.
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How many expeditions have been made to the International Space Station?
The International Space Station is currently in its 19th long duration expedition. Each is about six months long.
What is the current space program?
The International Space Station (ISS) will be a permanent laboratory designed for long-term research projects.
How long has the International Space Station been in space?
Since '98. It's not finished yet.
How can you tell the difference between a satillite and the International Space Station?
A satelite orbit the Earth.An international space station is a space-based construction for staying scientists in long time periods to observe cosmos.
How International Space Station used in observing the earth?
the international space stations is somewhere in space and hence the name international space stations it is there for the whole world to use engineers and scientists stay out there for long term
How is the international space station is used?
The international space station is somewhere in space, and hence the name International Space Station it is there for the whole world to use, engineer's, and scientists stay out there for long term research projects that can't be conducted on Earth.
How many expeditions have been made to the International Space Station?
The International Space Station is currently in its 19th long duration expedition. Each is about six months long.
What is the current space program?
The International Space Station (ISS) will be a permanent laboratory designed for long-term research projects.
How long space shuttle takes to back earth from international space station?
5 mins
How long has the International Space Station been in space?
Since '98. It's not finished yet.
How can you tell the difference between a satillite and the International Space Station?
A satelite orbit the Earth.An international space station is a space-based construction for staying scientists in long time periods to observe cosmos.
What is a large artificial satellite in which people can live for long periods?
That'd be a Space Station. Skylab, the International Space station(ISS) and MIR, are examples of Space Stations.
How International Space Station used in observing the earth?
the international space stations is somewhere in space and hence the name international space stations it is there for the whole world to use engineers and scientists stay out there for long term
How long does it take the space shuttle to reach space stations?
It takes the Shuttle about 2 days to reach the International Space Station.
How long does it take for the International Space Station to go round the Earth once?
it takes at least 24 hours for the international space station to go around the world once
How long has international space station been in orbit?
The International Space Station (ISS), launched in 1998, has been orbiting Earth for approximately 12 years.
How long has the International Space Station been orbiting the earth?
The first part of the International Space Station (Zarya) has been in orbit since November 1998. The station has been progressively added to since then.
