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How many people are in space right now as you know?

there are currently 6 people in the international space station.


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.


When did they start building the space station?

The construction of the International Space Station (ISS) began in 1998 with the launch of the Russian module Zarya. Since then, numerous international partners, including NASA, Roscosmos, ESA, JAXA, and CSA, have collaborated on building and expanding the station into the complex orbital laboratory it is today.


Where is the International Space Station now?

It is constantly orbitting the Earth. There are a number of websites that will enable you to track where it is right now. See the links below for two of these.


Which space shuttle is in space right now?

There are currently no space shuttles in operation, as the Space Shuttle program was retired in 2011. However, various spacecraft like the SpaceX Dragon and NASA's Orion are conducting missions to the International Space Station.

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How many people are in space right now as you know?

there are currently 6 people in the international space station.


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.


When did they start building the space station?

The construction of the International Space Station (ISS) began in 1998 with the launch of the Russian module Zarya. Since then, numerous international partners, including NASA, Roscosmos, ESA, JAXA, and CSA, have collaborated on building and expanding the station into the complex orbital laboratory it is today.


How do you use arc in a sentence?

If you look up at the right time, you can see the International Space Station arc across the sky.


When did they start building space stations?

The International Space Station was first started being built in 1998. It is the largest artificial orbit in space and sometimes at the right time can be seen by the naked eye.


What does the international space station do whilst orbiting?

The International Space Station (ISS) serves as a research laboratory where astronauts conduct scientific experiments in various fields such as biology, physics, and meteorology. It also provides a platform for international collaboration in space exploration and serves as a testing ground for technologies needed for future space missions. Additionally, the ISS helps researchers gain insights into the effects of long-duration space travel on the human body.


Where is the International Space Station now?

It is constantly orbitting the Earth. There are a number of websites that will enable you to track where it is right now. See the links below for two of these.


Which space shuttle is in space right now?

There are currently no space shuttles in operation, as the Space Shuttle program was retired in 2011. However, various spacecraft like the SpaceX Dragon and NASA's Orion are conducting missions to the International Space Station.


Who owns the internationanl space station?

This answer was taken from the website, ESA- International Space Staion...Human Spaceflight and Exploration The International Space Station is a Co-operational program between Europe, USA, Russia, Canada, And Japan for the joint development operation and utilisational of a permanently inhabited space station in low Earth Orbit. Legal framework defines the right and obligation of each of the countries and their jurisdiction and control with respect of their space station elements.


What space station is responsible for all deep space missions to the planets?

Nobody has ever been to any other celestial body other than the Earth and the Moon. So to answer your question their, their is no such space station. Their is only one station in orbit right now, the International Space Station which is primarily used for research. It is located in what is considered low earth orbit or about 200 miles above our heads. Nobody has ever been to any other celestial body other than the Earth and the Moon. So to answer your question their, their is no such space station. Their is only one station in orbit right now, the International Space Station which is primarily used for research. It is located in what is considered low earth orbit or about 200 miles above our heads.


What year was the international space station launched?

there are many dates for it.because there are different ones but the one im studdying wich seems to be the most popular one was in 2006.hope that helps! :) PS.srry if i missed spelled im half asleep right now so plz don't judge. thxs.


What does a gym in space look like?

Right now there are no gyms in space. The shuttle and the space station have tredmills though.