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International Space Station – International Space Station Resources

The International Space Station mission is to enable long-term exploration of space and provide benefits to people on Earth. Construction began on the International Space Station on November 20, 1998. The International Space Station crew has 3 member. Discover the history and resources for the International Space Station
Unity Node - International Space Station Assembly Elements: Unity Node
The Unity Node is a connecting passageway to living and work areas of the International Space Station. Unity Node was the first major U.S.-built component of the station. Unity Node was delivered during to the International Space Station on Space Shuttle Endeavour in December 1998.
Zarya Module - International Space Station Element: Zarya Module
The Zarya Control Module, also known as Functional Cargo Block and the Russian acronym FGB, was the 1st component launched for the International Space Station. Zarya Control Module was designed to provide the International Space Station's initial propulsion and power. The 19,323-kilogram pressurized Zarya Control Module was launched on a Russian Proton rocket in November 1998.
International Space Station - Home for Space Exploration
The mission of the International Space Station is to "enable long-term exploration of space and provide benefits to people on Earth." It will create a permanent orbiting science institute in space, for long-duration research in the materials and life sciences areas in a nearly gravity-free environment. Medical research will also be conducted there.

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