The HIstory of the International Space Station

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  • Plans For the ISS were created

    Plans For the ISS were created
    The first plans for an international space center were proposed by the US in 1993. "Space station, international." UXL Encyclopedia of Science. U*X*L, 2007. Science in Context. Web. 12 Dec. 2013.
    ISS. Digital image. ISS. Wikipedia, n.d. Web. 12 Dec. 2013.
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    The Lifetime of the International Space Station

  • The First Module of the ISS was Launched

    The First Module of the ISS was Launched
    The Russians launched the first piece of the ISS, the control module, in November 1998. This Module was given the name Zarya. "Space station, international." UXL Encyclopedia of Science. U*X*L, 2007. Science in Context. Web. 12 Dec. 2013.

  • Unity is Launched

    Unity is Launched
    The US launched their first module of the ISS in December 1998. This would serve as a connecting corridor between sections. "Space station, international." UXL Encyclopedia of Science. U*X*L, 2007. Science in Context. Web. 12 Dec. 2013. Unity. Digital image. Wikipedia. Wikimedia, n.d. Web. 12 Dec. 2013.

  • The First Solar Array Added

    The First Solar Array Added
    In 2000 the first solar array of the ISS was added. This would serve as a power supply for the station. "International Space Station." The Gale Encyclopedia of Science. Ed. K. Lee Lerner and Brenda Wilmoth Lerner. 4th ed. Detroit: Gale, 2008. Science in Context. Web. 12 Dec. 2013. "Solar Arrays." Boeing.com. Boeing, n.d. Web. 12 Dec. 2013.

  • The Living Quarters of the First Crew

    The Living Quarters of the First Crew
    The Russians launched the first service module of the ISS, Zvezda, which would later serve as living quarters of the first crew. "International Space Station." The Gale Encyclopedia of Science. Ed. K. Lee Lerner and Brenda Wilmoth Lerner. 4th ed. Detroit: Gale, 2008. Science in Context. Web. 12 Dec. 2013.
    Living Quarters. Digital image. Nasa. Nasa.gov, n.d. Web. 12 Dec. 2013.

  • The First Crew is Launched

    The First Crew is Launched
    NASA sent it's first crew of three astronauts to the ISS on October 31st 2000. They would serve as a test group for how well the station worked. "The ISS." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 12 Dec. 2013.

  • Experimental Module Launched

    The first module to be used for research was launched by the US in Febuary 2001. This is now the centerpiece of the ISS. "International Space Station." The Gale Encyclopedia of Science. Ed. K. Lee Lerner and Brenda Wilmoth Lerner. 4th ed. Detroit: Gale, 2008. Science in Context. Web. 12 Dec. 2013.

  • Docking Station Attached

    Docking Station Attached
    The first docking station for the ISS was launched in 2002. This allowed further supplies and crew to be delivered there. "Space Stations, History of." Space Sciences. Ed. John F. McCoy. 2nd ed. Detroit: Macmillan Reference USA, 2012. Science in Context. Web. 12 Dec. 2013.
    Space Stations. Digital image. Wakpaper.com. Wakpaper, n.d. Web. 12 Dec. 2013.

  • Space Shuttle Destroyed

    Space Shuttle Destroyed
    Colombia, a space shuttle for the ISS, was destroyed during one of it's flights over Texas. Seven crew members were killed. "Space Stations, History of." Space Sciences. Ed. John F. McCoy. 2nd ed. Detroit: Macmillan Reference USA, 2012. Science in Context. Web. 12 Dec. 2013. Shuttle. Digital image. Ikonosmedia. Masterview, n.d. Web. 12 Dec. 2013

  • Construction Resumed after Crash

    For the first time after the shuttle crash in 2003, work was resumed on the ISS. Two new solar arays were added and a new crew was launched.

  • New Labratory Added to the ISS

    New Labratory Added to the ISS
    In October of 2007 the European Space Agency and the US launched a new Labratory unit for the Station. "Space Stations, History of." Space Sciences. Ed. John F. McCoy. 2nd ed. Detroit: Macmillan Reference USA, 2012. Science in Context. Web. 12 Dec. 2013.
    ESA Lazer Lab. Digital image. ESA. Int, n.d. Web. 12 Dec. 2013.

  • First Observation Module Launched

    First Observation Module Launched
    The first observation module, called the Cupola, was launched by Nasa to assist the current crew. "Space Stations, History of." Space Sciences. Ed. John F. McCoy. 2nd ed. Detroit: Macmillan Reference USA, 2012. Science in Context. Web. 12 Dec. 2013.
    Cupola Observation Module. Digital image. Esa. Esa.int, n.d. Web. 12 Dec. 2013.

  • Rocket Failure on Launch

    Rocket Failure on Launch
    A rocket failed in 2011, halting the progress of the ISS and stopping crew rotations. "International Space Station." Astronomy & Space: From the Big Bang to the Big Crunch. Gale, 1997. Science in Context. Web. 12 Dec. 2013.
    Rocket Fail to Launch. Digital image. Allvoices. Allvoices, n.d. Web. 12 Dec. 2013.

  • Storage Area Added

    Storage Area Added
    The first permanant storage area was added to the ISS in March 2011. This replaced other temporary modules that had been used for storage. "Space Stations, History of." Space Sciences. Ed. John F. McCoy. 2nd ed. Detroit: Macmillan Reference USA, 2012. Science in Context. Web. 12 Dec. 2013. WireCrafter. Digital image. Wirecrafters. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Dec. 2013.

  • First Commercial Flight to the ISS

    First Commercial Flight to the ISS
    On the 22nd of May, 2012, the first commercial flight was sent up to the ISS by the Space Exploration Technologies Corp. "Space Stations, History of." Space Sciences. Ed. John F. McCoy. 2nd ed. Detroit: Macmillan Reference USA, 2012. Science in Context. Web. 12 Dec. 2013.
    Dream Chaser. Digital image. Aviation News. Europe, n.d. Web. 12 Dec. 2013.