Although there have been several added components over the years, the International Space Station has been operational since its launch in 1998. The last component is scheduled to be delivered to orbit later this year. The normal occupancy is six scientists and crew.
As of now, there are generally 6 people in space as part of the International Space Station crew. This number can vary as new missions are launched or completed.
The Turner Station native you are referring to is astronaut Robert Curbeam. He completed his second mission in space aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in January 2001, during the STS-98 mission to the International Space Station.
Astronaut Robert Curbeam, a native of Turner Station, completed his second mission in space in January 2001. He served as a mission specialist on Space Shuttle Endeavour's STS-98 mission to the International Space Station.
The International Space Station (ISS) was built over a span of more than a decade, starting with the launch of the first module in 1998. Construction continued until 2011 when the assembly of the station was completed.
As of now, there are seven people aboard the International Space Station.
June 2011
mid 2012
The ISS (International Space Station) is a space station that was begun in 1998 and will be completed in late 2011. NASA managed it and it serves just as a meeting place in space.
As of now, there are generally 6 people in space as part of the International Space Station crew. This number can vary as new missions are launched or completed.
scheduled for completion by mid-2012
The ISS is expected to be completed by 2011.
Yes, the International Space Station is occupied.
When it is completed, it will transport and help people get to planets for example if a probe is going to mars its going to stop and prepare for the trip and other stuff.
The Turner Station native you are referring to is astronaut Robert Curbeam. He completed his second mission in space aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in January 2001, during the STS-98 mission to the International Space Station.
Astronaut Robert Curbeam, a native of Turner Station, completed his second mission in space in January 2001. He served as a mission specialist on Space Shuttle Endeavour's STS-98 mission to the International Space Station.
The International Space Station (ISS) was built over a span of more than a decade, starting with the launch of the first module in 1998. Construction continued until 2011 when the assembly of the station was completed.
As of now, there are seven people aboard the International Space Station.