It is arguably man's first major forward base in space. The space launch of the first ISS module was in November 1998.
The project is expected to be completed in 2006, and the estimated cost will be between US$ 60 billion and US$ 100 billion for the 16 partner countries, including Brazil, until the work is completed.
At a speed of 28,000 km/h and weighing 450 tons, the Space Station circles the Earth every one and a half hours. The ISS's first fixed crew arrived in November 2000, with a capacity for just seven crew members.
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The expectations surrounding the International Space Station are immense, as it is understood that it will bring countless benefits to humanity in all aspects.
by Eliene Percília
Team Brazil Escola.com
General geography - geography - Brazil School
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