to discover the secrets of the universe.
More than 50 people
Yes, the Russians plan to build a new station consisting of parts from the ISS called the OPESK station. The U.S also plans to buid a commercial space station called the Bigelow Commercial Space Station (BCSS) in 2014. The chineese also plan to build a space station as well.
no
All it takes is money!
Basically, they build the space station on the ground first, then they break it into parts small enough to fit in the shuttle, and reassemble it in space. They are still making improvements on the space station today.
Yes, a space station can carry people. Space stations like the International Space Station (ISS) serve as habitable artificial satellites in space where astronauts live and work for extended periods of time conducting scientific research and experiments.
The International Space Station is almost complete. The last component will be delivered in August, so at least one more space walk will be required.
It would really suck... for the people on the space station and the people on earth
Yes, the International Space Station is occupied.
Silcon Carbide and other stuff like that
It typically takes multiple spacewalks to construct a space station, with the exact number varying depending on the complexity of the tasks involved. For example, the International Space Station required over 200 spacewalks to assemble.
There are three people currently aboard the International Space Station.