Space: The International Space Station began in 1998; it took…

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Did you know? The International Space Station began in 1998; it took 13 years to assemble via 42 launches. ISS has been continuously crewed since November 2000 — more than 23 years. It moves 28,000 km/h and orbits Earth every 90 minutes — astronauts see 16 sunrises per day.

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The International Space Station began in 1998; it took 13 years to assemble via 42 launches. ISS has been continuously crewed since November 2000 — more than 23 years. It moves 28,000 km/h and orbits Earth every 90 minutes — astronauts see 16 sunrises per day.

Het International Space Station begon in 1998; het kostte 13 jaar om te bouwen via 42 lanceringen. ISS heeft sinds november 2000 ononderbroken bemand geweest — meer dan 23 jaar. Per minuut beweegt het 28.000 km/u en draait elke 90 minuten om de aarde — astronauten zien 16 zonsopgangen per dag.

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