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As the name suggests the International Space Station (ISS) was worked on by several nations. It features parts of several space station projects. Overall it was better return on investment to have many partners involved in the project.
The projects include:
- the American Freedom
- the Soviet/Russian Mir-2
- the European Columbus
- the Japanese Kibō
The initial installation (first completed portion) was the Russian Zarya which was launched in 1998 by Russia.There are now 14 modules including contributions by Canada.
Supplying the station has been done by Russian and American quipment. With the end of the American shuttle program Russia will pick up the full weight of this task.
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Is the International Space Station the only Space Station shared by every country?
Currently right now the International Space Station is the only space station in orbit. It has however been the only space station with such international participation that it can be really be considered international. Countries, including the US, have sent astronauts to Russia's former space station Mir. Just because the International Space Station is international, doesn't necessarily mean that every country uses it. Their are 15 countries that contribute to the ISS program including the US, Russia, Canada, Japan, and several European countries.
How many countries own the international space station?
35
How many countries are involved in International Space Station?
There are five major countries including the E.U.
How did the International Space Station gain its name?
It is a co-operation of many different countries involved in crewing it, building it and providing experiments for it to work on. It is a truly international space station.
How many countries are involved in the International Space Station?
for A+ students answers 18. :).
Is the International Space Station the only Space Station shared by every country?
Currently right now the International Space Station is the only space station in orbit. It has however been the only space station with such international participation that it can be really be considered international. Countries, including the US, have sent astronauts to Russia's former space station Mir. Just because the International Space Station is international, doesn't necessarily mean that every country uses it. Their are 15 countries that contribute to the ISS program including the US, Russia, Canada, Japan, and several European countries.
The international space station involves how many countries?
16
How many countries own the international space station?
35
What is the name of the space station is being built by US Russia and many other countries?
The International Space Station (ISS).
How many countries are involved in International Space Station?
There are five major countries including the E.U.
How did the International Space Station gain its name?
It is a co-operation of many different countries involved in crewing it, building it and providing experiments for it to work on. It is a truly international space station.
How many countries are involved in the International Space Station?
for A+ students answers 18. :).
How many countries are or have been working on building the International Space-Station?
18 i think
Is International Space Station in the troposphere?
Yes the international space station is in the tropsphere
Is The International Space Station the first fully functioning space station to orbit the earth.?
what International Space Station is the first fully functioning space station to orbit the earth.
The International Space Station is the first fully functioning space station to orbit the earth.?
what International Space Station is the first fully functioning space station to orbit the earth.
What space station is the Canada arm on?
The International Space Station.
