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The International Space Station Celebrates Its 10th Birthday [Space]
The International Space Station Celebrates Its 10th Birthday [Space]
This month, the International Space Station turns 10. One of the coolest examples of humanity's huge leaps forward in technology, it's still an amazing sight to behold 10 years later. And now The Big Picture has collected over 30 photos of our beloved ISS. Hit the jump for another of my ...
The International Space Station turns 10
boston.com — This month marks the 10th anniversary of the first launched module of the International Space Station (ISS).... The module Zarya was lifted into orbit on November 20th, 1998 by a Russian Proton rocket lifting off from Baikonur, Kazhakstan. In the decade ... (more) The International Space Station turns 10
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ISS Celebrates 10th Birthday, Stunning Pictures
Tech Blog — ... the station is set for completion in 2011. Click here for first picture in gallery. The module Zarya was lifted into orbit on November 20th, 1998 by a Russian Proton rocket lifting off from Baikonur, Kazhakstan. In the decade since, 44 manned flights and 34 unmanned flights have carried further modules, solar arrays, support equipment, supplies and a total of 167 human beings from 15 countries to the ISS, and it still has a ways to go. [via Gizmodo - TheBigPicture] ...

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