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No space stations are in the US. The only space station, the ISS is currently in Earths orbit.

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What are the names of us space stations?

International and Mir


How many space stations have there been in space?

There have been several space stations in space, including famous ones like Mir and Skylab. Currently, the International Space Station (ISS) is operational and serves as a research laboratory for astronauts from different countries.


How many space stations are there?

As of now, there are multiple space stations in orbit around Earth. The International Space Station (ISS) is the most well-known and has been continuously occupied since November 2000. Other countries, such as China and Russia, also have their own space stations in operation.


How are space shuttles and space stations similar and different?

Space shuttles and space stations are similar in that they are both used for space exploration and research. However, space shuttles are spacecraft designed for transport between Earth and space, while space stations are large structures designed for long-term habitation in space by astronauts. Additionally, space shuttles can return to Earth, while space stations remain in orbit.


How many space stations have there been?

As of October 2023, there have been several space stations, with the most notable being the Soviet Union's Salyut and Almaz programs, NASA's Skylab, Russia's Mir, and the International Space Station (ISS). In total, there have been around 15 space stations, including various experimental and temporary stations. The ISS, launched in 1998, is the largest and most well-known, serving as a collaborative project involving multiple space agencies.