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Exploring our Solar System and unlocking the secrets of the Universe
Go to topicProtecting life and infrastructure on Earth and in orbit
Go to topicUsing space to benefit citizens and meet future challenges on Earth
Go to topicMaking space accessible and developing the technologies for the future
Go to topicThe International Space Station has been manned scince the Expedition One Crew were launched on the 02 November 2000. Since then a considerable amount of construction to the ISS has taken place with missions in December, January, February and March. The mission STS-98, in particular took up and attached the Destiny laboratory which made the ISS the largest Space Station ever flown. This video features the highlights of these missions to the International Space Station.