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International Space Station

Habitable artificial satellite in low Earth orbit

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Habitable artificial satellite in low Earth orbit

The International Space Station (ISS) is a collaborative project by five space agencies. It is the largest space station ever built, conducting microgravity experiments. Divided into Russian and US segments, it features the Integrated Truss Structure and pressurized modules for various functions. The ISS orbits Earth at 400 km altitude, completing 15.5 orbits daily. It originated from plans by the US and Soviet Union, with the first module launched in 1998. Continuously occupied for over 23 years, the ISS has hosted 279 individuals from 22 countries and is planned to be de-orbited in January 2031.

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1398

Progress M-58 No. 358

In the year 1398, Progress M-58 No. 358 mission took place.

1984-01-25

Reagan directs NASA to build the ISS

President Ronald Reagan's State of the Union Address directs NASA to build an international space station within the next 10 years.

1985-04

NASA establishes Space Station Program Office

In April 1985, NASA set up a Space Station Program Office at the Johnson Space Center in Houston to oversee the development of the ambitious Space Station project.

1988-12-07

First ISS EVA by Jerry L. Ross and James H. Newman

Astronauts Jerry L. Ross and James H. Newman conducted the first Extravehicular Activity (EVA) at the International Space Station (ISS) during the STS-88 mission in December 1988, connecting electrical and data cables between the station's first two modules, FGB Zarya and Node 1 Unity.

1992

Spacelab Pallet - Deployable 1 (SLP-D1) with Canadian Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator, Dextre

In 1992, the Spacelab Pallet - Deployable 1 (SLP-D1) was deployed with the Canadian Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator, Dextre, for space missions and operations.

1993-10

Failed Attempt to Terminate Space Station Freedom

In 1993, an effort in the U.S. House of Representatives to terminate Space Station Freedom failed by a narrow margin of 216-215. The deciding vote was cast by the late Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), despite NASA's recovery from the Challenger tragedy and opportunities for international cooperation.

1994-02

First Shuttle Mission to Rendezvous with Mir

In February 1994, Russia and NASA merged their space station development efforts, leading to the first shuttle mission to rendezvous with the Russian space station Mir. This collaboration marked a significant milestone in international space cooperation.

1995-06-19

U.S. shuttle Atlantis docks at Mir for the first time

The U.S. shuttle Atlantis, under the command of Robert “Hoot” Gibson, successfully docks at the Mir space station for the first time on June 19, 1995.

1998-01-29

Signing of Updated IGA on Space Station Cooperation

Representatives from the United States, Russia, Japan, Canada, and ESA countries met at the US State Department in Washington, DC, to sign an updated agreement for cooperation on the International Space Station. The modifications were necessary to include Russia in the partnership and establish a cooperative framework for the ISS.

1998-11-20

International Space Station

The International Space Station (ISS) is a habitable artificial satellite that was launched on November 20, 1998, and has since been a crucial platform for scientific research in space.

1998-11-20

International Space Station

The International Space Station (ISS) is a habitable artificial satellite where astronauts from different countries live and work together in space.

1998-12-04

Endeavour STS-88 Launch

Endeavour STS-88 was launched on December 4, 1998, to deliver Unity (Node 1) to the International Space Station (ISS).

1999-06-06

Strela/Logistics Delivery

On June 6, 1999, the mission involved the delivery of Strela cargo and logistics to the International Space Station.

2000-05-19

STS-101 Launch

On May 19, 2000, the Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-101) was launched on mission 2A.2a to deliver logistics to the International Space Station.

2000-05-29

STS-101 Landing

On May 29, 2000, the Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-101) successfully landed after completing its mission to deliver logistics to the International Space Station.

2000-07-12

Zvezda Service Module Launch

The Zvezda Service Module, also known as Salyut DOS-8, was launched on a Proton rocket on 12 July 2000. It provides life support systems and living quarters for crew members on the Russian Orbital Segment of the ISS.

2000-08-06

Progress M1-3

Progress M1-3 spacecraft was launched to the International Space Station on August 6, 2000, for cargo resupply mission.

2000-09-08

STS-106

Space Shuttle Atlantis mission STS-106 launched on September 8, 2000, to the International Space Station for assembly and resupply tasks.

2000-09-18

ISS with Zvezda Service Module and Progress Cargo Ship

On September 18, 2000, the International Space Station, with the recently arrived Zvezda service module and Progress cargo ship, was captured at the end of the STS-106 mission.

2000-10-11

STS-92

STS-92 was a Space Shuttle mission that took place on October 11, 2000. It involved the delivery of the Z-1 truss and PMA-3 docking port to the International Space Station.

2000-10-24

STS-92

STS-92 was a Space Shuttle mission that took place on October 24, 2000. It involved the delivery of the Z-1 truss and PMA-3 docking port to the International Space Station.

2000-10-31

Expedition 1 Crew Launch

Expedition 1 Commander William M. “Shep” Shepherd, Flight Engineer Yuri P. Gidzenko, and Flight Engineer Sergei K. Krikalev launched from Baikonur aboard a Soyuz spacecraft to dock with the ISS two days later, becoming the first crew to occupy the orbital facility.

2000-11-02

20 Years of Human Presence on ISS

NASA and its 14 international partners celebrate 20 years of continuous human presence aboard the International Space Station on November 2. This milestone highlights the collaborative effort in space exploration and research that has been ongoing for two decades.

2000-12-01

Delivery of P6 section with solar arrays

On December 1, 2000, the Space Shuttle Endeavour mission STS-97 delivered the P6 truss segment with solar arrays to the International Space Station.

2000-12-02

Shuttle Endeavour's Approach to ISS

On December 2, 2000, Shuttle Endeavour approached the International Space Station (ISS). A photo was taken during this mission.

2000-12-11

Crew members of STS-97

On December 11, 2000, the crew members of Space Shuttle Endeavour mission STS-97 included Brendt Jett, Michael J. Bloomfield, Joseph R. Tanner, Marc Garneau, and Carlos I. Noriega.

2001-02-07

Launch of U.S. Destiny Laboratory module on STS-98

The U.S. Destiny Laboratory module, which serves as the primary location for International Space Station (ISS) research, is launched aboard the shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-98.

2001-02-20

Destiny (US lab) delivery

On February 20, 2001, the Destiny (US lab) was delivered to the International Space Station by the crew members including Kenneth D. Cockrell, Mark L. Polansky, Robert L. Curbeam, Marsha S. Ivins, and Thomas D. Jones.

2001-02-26

Progress M-44 Cargo Supply

Progress M-44 delivered cargo supply to the International Space Station on February 26, 2001.

2001-03-10

Longest spacewalk in history by Expedition 2 astronauts

On March 10, 2001, Expedition 2 astronauts James S. Voss and Susan J. Helms conducted a spacewalk during STS-102, lasting eight hours and 56 minutes, setting a record for the longest EVA in history.

2001-03-18

Expedition 1 Landing

On March 18, 2001, Valery Korzun and Peggy Whitson landed on Earth after completing Expedition 1 aboard the International Space Station.

2001-03-21

1st and 2nd Resident Crew Exchange and Leonardo Cargo Module Return

On March 21, 2001, the 1st and 2nd resident crew exchanged positions on the International Space Station, and the Leonardo cargo module was returned.

2001-04-13

Discovery STS-102

On April 13, 2001, the Discovery STS-102 mission took place, contributing to the operations and research on the International Space Station.

2001-04-28

Soyuz TM-32

Soyuz TM-32 was launched on April 28, 2001, as part of a mission to the International Space Station.

2001-06-08

First Russian segment EVA by Expedition 2 astronauts

On June 8, 2001, Expedition 2 astronaut James S. Voss and cosmonaut Yuri V. Usachev performed the first Russian segment EVA inside Zvezda's Transfer Compartment to prepare for a new module's arrival.

2001-07-12

US airlock delivery

On July 12, 2001, a US airlock delivery took place with the installation of four tanks on two Spacelab pallets.

2001-07-20

First EVA from Quest Airlock

Michael L. Gernhardt and James F. Reilly performed the first Extravehicular Activity (EVA) from the Quest Airlock, which was brought to the International Space Station during the STS-104 mission in July 2001.

2001-07-24

US airlock installation

On July 24, 2001, the US airlock installation continued as part of the mission.

2001-08-21

Progress M-45

Progress M-45 was launched on August 21, 2001, as a cargo supply mission to the International Space Station.

2001-08-22

Cargo supply mission

On August 22, 2001, a cargo supply mission was conducted.

2001-09-15

On September 15, 2001, the 3R mission took place.

2001-09-17

Arrival of Russian Pirs Module

The Russian Pirs (Pier) module arrived at the International Space Station on September 17, 2001, providing the Russian segment with its own airlock capability.

2001-10-08

First EVA from Pirs Module

Expedition 3 cosmonauts Vladimir N. Dezhurov and Mikhail V. Tyurin staged the first Extravehicular Activity (EVA) from the Pirs Module on October 8, 2001.

2001-10-21

Soyuz TM-33

On October 21, 2001, the Soyuz TM-33 mission took place.

2001-10-31

Soyuz rescue vehicle replacement

On October 31, 2001, a Soyuz rescue vehicle was replaced as part of the space mission.

2001-11-22

Progress M-45

Progress M-45 completed its mission on November 22, 2001, by docking with the International Space Station.

2001-11-26

Progress M1-7 Launch

Progress M1-7 was launched on November 26, 2001, to supply cargo to the International Space Station.

2002-03-20

Progress M1-7 Landing

Progress M1-7 landed on March 20, 2002, after completing its cargo supply mission to the International Space Station.

2002-03-21

Progress M1-8

Progress M1-8 was a cargo supply mission to the International Space Station.

2002-04-19

S0 Truss Delivery

On April 19, 2002, the S0 truss was delivered to the International Space Station by the STS-110 mission crew members including Michael J. Bloomfield, Stephen N. Frick, Rex J. Walheim, Ellen Ochoa, Lee M. E. Morin, Jerry L. Ross, and Steven L. Smith.

2002-04-25

Soyuz TM-34 Launch

Soyuz TM-34 was launched on April 25, 2002, carrying crew members to the International Space Station.

2002-05-05

Viktor Afanasiev launch

On May 5, 2002, Viktor Afanasiev was launched as part of the Soyuz TM-32 mission.

2002-06-19

UF-2 Mission Crew Exchange and Module Delivery

On June 19, 2002, the 4th and 5th resident crew exchanged at the International Space Station. The mission also involved the delivery of the Leonardo Multipurpose Logistics Module and the Mobile Base System.

2002-06-25

Atlantis STS-110

Atlantis STS-110 mission took place on April 8, 2002, involving the landing of astronauts Carl Walz, Frank Culbertson, Vladimir Dezhurov, and Mikhail Tyurin.

2002-06-26

Progress M-46 Cargo Supply Mission

Progress M-46 cargo supply mission landed on June 26, 2002.

2002-10-07

STS-112 Atlantis Mission Launch

On October 7, 2002, the Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-112) was launched on a mission to deliver the S1 truss to the International Space Station.

2002-10-14

Progress M1-9 Cargo Supply Mission

Progress M1-9 cargo supply mission landed on October 14, 2002.

2002-10-18

S1 Truss Delivery to ISS

On October 18, 2002, the S1 truss was successfully delivered to the International Space Station during the STS-112 Atlantis mission.

2002-11-23

Launch of Endeavour STS-113

The space shuttle Endeavour, mission STS-113, was launched on November 23, 2002.

2002-12-07

Landing of Endeavour STS-113

The space shuttle Endeavour, mission STS-113, landed on December 7, 2002.

2003-02-02

Progress M-47 launch

On February 2, 2003, Progress M-47 was launched to supply cargo to the International Space Station.

2003-05-04

Soyuz rescue vehicle replacement; ISS-6 return

A Soyuz spacecraft was replaced as a rescue vehicle for the International Space Station (ISS) while the ISS-6 crew returned to Earth.

2003-06-08

Soyuz Rescue Vehicle Replacement

On June 8, 2003, a Soyuz rescue vehicle was replaced at the International Space Station (ISS) to ensure the safety of the crew in case of emergency.

2003-08-28

Progress M-47 arrival

On August 28, 2003, Progress M-47 arrived at the International Space Station to deliver cargo supply.

2003-08-29

Progress M-48 Launch

On August 29, 2003, the Progress M-48 spacecraft was launched to the International Space Station to provide cargo and supplies for the crew onboard.

2003-10-03

Progress M1-10 No. 259 Launch

On October 3, 2003, the Progress M1-10 No. 259 spacecraft was launched to the International Space Station to deliver cargo and supplies to the crew.

2003-10-18

Soyuz TMA-3 Launch

Soyuz TMA-3 was launched on October 18, 2003, serving as a cargo supply mission to the International Space Station (ISS) and replacing the Soyuz rescue vehicle. It also delivered the ISS-8 crew including Alexander Kaleri, Michael Foale, and Pedro Duque from ESA/Spain.

2004-01-29

Progress M1-11 No. 260

On January 29, 2004, Progress M1-11 No. 260 mission was carried out to supply cargo to the International Space Station.

2004-02-26

Expedition 8 crew conducts two-person spacewalk

Following the Space Shuttle Columbia accident, Expedition 8 crew members Aleksandr Y. Kaleri and Mike Foale conducted a spacewalk from the Russian segment of the International Space Station. The spacewalk had to be cut short due to Kaleri's suit overheating and water droplets forming inside his helmet.

2004-04-19

Soyuz TMA-4

On April 19, 2004, Soyuz TMA-4 mission was conducted for the replacement of Soyuz rescue vehicle and delivery of ISS-9 crew.

2004-04-30

Soyuz TMA-3 Landing

Soyuz TMA-3 landed on April 30, 2004, with André Kuipers on board. The mission successfully completed its task of delivering cargo supply and replacing the Soyuz rescue vehicle on the ISS.

2004-06-03

Progress M1-11 No. 260

Progress M1-11 No. 260 mission occurred on June 3, 2004, for cargo supply to the International Space Station.

2004-10-14

Soyuz TMA-5 Launch

On October 14, 2004, the Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft was launched. It was a mission to deliver the ISS-10 crew to the International Space Station.

2004-10-24

Soyuz TMA-4

Soyuz TMA-4 mission took place on October 24, 2004, involving the replacement of Soyuz rescue vehicle and delivery of ISS-9 crew.

2005-04-24

Soyuz TMA-5 Landing

On April 24, 2005, the Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft landed. It was a part of the ISS-10 crew delivery mission.

2005-06-17

Soyuz TMA-6 Launch

On June 17, 2005, the Soyuz TMA-6 spacecraft was launched to replace the Soyuz rescue vehicle and deliver the ISS-11 crew to the International Space Station.

2005-07-26

Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Delivery

On July 26, 2005, the Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module was delivered to the International Space Station.

2005-07-30

Soichi Noguchi conducts EVA at the International Space Station

During the STS-114 shuttle Return to Flight mission, Soichi Noguchi became the first astronaut from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to conduct an Extravehicular Activity (EVA) at the International Space Station.

2005-09-07

18P Cargo Supply Mission

On September 7, 2005, the 18P cargo supply mission took place.

2005-12-30

U.S. Lab Module Recognized as Newest U.S. National Laboratory

Congress designates the U.S. portion of the ISS as the nation's newest national laboratory to maximize its use for other U.S. government agencies and for academic and private institutions.

2006-04-24

Soyuz Rescue Vehicle Replacement

On April 24, 2006, a Soyuz rescue vehicle was replaced to ensure the safety of the International Space Station (ISS) crew in case of emergencies.

2006-06-19

Gregory Olsen's Return on Soyuz TMA-6

Gregory Olsen returned to Earth on June 19, 2006, aboard the Soyuz TMA-6 spacecraft after his space mission.

2006-08-03

Thomas A. Reiter becomes first ESA astronaut to perform a station spacewalk

Expedition 13 crew member Thomas A. Reiter from Germany became the first European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut to perform a spacewalk at the International Space Station on August 3, 2006.

2006-09-17

Space Shuttle Atlantis concludes STS-115 mission

On September 17, 2006, the Space Shuttle Atlantis completed the STS-115 mission. The crew witnessed the International Space Station (ISS) from the departing shuttle.

2006-09-18

Soyuz Rescue Vehicle Replacement

On September 18, 2006, a Soyuz rescue vehicle was replaced as part of the ISS-14 crew delivery mission.

2006-10-23

Cargo supply

On October 23, 2006, a cargo supply mission took place.

2006-12-09

12A.1

On December 9, 2006, the 12A.1 mission was conducted.

2006-12-19

Conclusion of STS-116 mission

On December 19, 2006, the Space Shuttle Discovery concluded the STS-116 mission. During this mission, a new P5 spacer truss segment was added to the International Space Station and the P6 solar array wing was retracted.

2006-12-22

Third port truss segment (ITS P5) delivery

On December 22, 2006, the delivery of the third port truss segment (ITS P5) took place.

2007-01-18

Progress M-59 No. 359 Launch

On January 18, 2007, the Progress M-59 No. 359 was launched for a mission to the International Space Station.

2007-03-28

Discovery STS-116

On March 28, 2007, the Discovery STS-116 mission occurred.

2007-04-07

Soyuz TMA-10

Soyuz TMA-10 mission occurred on April 7, 2007.

2007-04-21

ISS-14 Crew Delivery

On April 21, 2007, the ISS-14 crew was delivered to the International Space Station.

2007-05-12

Launch of Progress M-60

Progress M-60, a Russian cargo spacecraft, was launched to the International Space Station to deliver supplies.

2007-06-19

Space Shuttle Atlantis views ISS

On June 19, 2007, the Space Shuttle Atlantis observed the International Space Station (ISS) as it departed at the end of the STS-117 mission.

2007-06-22

End of Atlantis STS-117 mission

Space Shuttle Atlantis completes its STS-117 mission, delivering and installing solar arrays on the International Space Station.

2007-08-01

24P

On August 1, 2007, the 24P cargo supply mission took place.

2007-09-25

Muszaphar Shukor returns to Earth

Malaysian astronaut Muszaphar Shukor lands back on Earth after his space mission aboard Soyuz TMA-11.

2007-10-21

14S

On October 21, 2007, Expedition 15 delivery mission took place with crew members Fyodor Yurchikhin, Oleg Kotov, and Charles Simonyi.

2007-10-23

Discovery STS-120

The Discovery STS-120 mission was launched on October 23, 2007. It was a space shuttle mission to the International Space Station.

2007-10-25

Opening of the hatch between the International Space Station and the space shuttle Discovery

In October 2007, American astronaut Peggy Whitson, Expedition 16 commander, greeted American astronaut Pam Melroy, STS-120 commander, after the opening of the hatch between the International Space Station and the space shuttle Discovery, symbolizing collaboration between space missions.

2007-11-03

STS-120 Crew Spacewalk to Repair Solar Array Tear

During the STS-120 mission, astronauts Scott Parazynski and Douglas Wheelock conducted a 7-hour and 19-minute spacewalk to repair a tear in the solar blanket of the P-6 solar array module on the International Space Station.

2007-11-07

Discovery STS-120

The Discovery STS-120 mission landed back on Earth on November 7, 2007, after completing its mission to the International Space Station.

2008-02-07

European Lab Joins the ISS

The European Space Agency’s Columbus Laboratory becomes part of the International Space Station.

2008-02-09

Space Shuttle Atlantis Approaches ISS with Columbus Laboratory Module

On February 9, 2008, the Space Shuttle Atlantis, carrying the Columbus laboratory module, approached the International Space Station (ISS). This mission marked a significant step in the collaboration between NASA and the European Space Agency.

2008-03-11

Japanese Lab Joins the ISS

The first Japanese Kibo laboratory module becomes part of the International Space Station.

2008-03-24

Space Shuttle Endeavour Separation from ISS

On March 24, 2008, the space shuttle Endeavour began its relative separation from the International Space Station (ISS) in low Earth orbit.

2008-04-03

Jules Verne Automated Transfer Vehicle Reaches S4 Point

On April 3, 2008, the Jules Verne Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) successfully reached the S4 point, positioning itself just 19 meters away from the space station. This marked a significant milestone in the ATV's approach path towards the station.

2008-04-08

Launch of Soyuz TMA-12

Soyuz TMA-12 was launched on April 8, 2008, carrying astronauts to the International Space Station.

2008-05-31

Discovery STS-124

The Space Shuttle Discovery mission STS-124 was launched on May 31, 2008. It involved the delivery and installation of the Kibo Japanese Experiment Module Pressurized Module (JEM-PM) and the Japanese Remote Manipulator System (JEM RMS) to the International Space Station.

2008-06-14

Discovery STS-124

On June 14, 2008, the Space Shuttle Discovery completed its mission STS-124, which included the installation of various components like the Kibo Japanese Experiment Module Pressurized Module (JEM-PM) and the Japanese Remote Manipulator System (JEM RMS) on the International Space Station.

2008-10-24

Expedition 17 Delivery

Expedition 17 was delivered to the International Space Station on October 24, 2008.

2008-11-14

NASA's Water Recovery and Management System launched to ISS

On November 14, 2008, NASA's Water Recovery and Management System was launched aboard the shuttle Endeavour on STS-126 for installation in the ISS's U.S. Tranquility module. The system aimed to recycle and purify wastewater, including astronaut urine and sweat, as a technology demonstration, reducing resupply needs and paving the way for future human deep space exploration.

2008-11-28

Undocking of Space Shuttle Endeavour and ISS

The Space Shuttle Endeavour and the International Space Station concluded 11 days, 16 hours and 46 minutes of cooperative work before undocking on November 28, 2008. This marked a successful mission between the two spacecraft.

2009-02-08

Progress M-01M

Progress M-01M was a cargo supply mission to the International Space Station.

2009-03-15

Discovery STS-119

Discovery STS-119 was a space shuttle mission to the International Space Station.

2009-03-25

Space Shuttle Discovery crew photographs almost completed ISS at the end of STS-119 mission

On March 25, 2009, the Space Shuttle Discovery crew took a picture of the nearly finished International Space Station as they were departing after completing the STS-119 mission.

2009-03-26

Soyuz TMA-14 Launch

Soyuz TMA-14 was launched on March 26, 2009, carrying astronauts Gennady I. Padalka and Michael R. Barratt to the International Space Station.

2009-03-28

STS-119 Space Shuttle Discovery Mission

The STS-119 mission launched on March 28, 2009, delivering the fourth starboard truss segment (ITS S6) to the International Space Station. It also included the installation of the fourth set of solar arrays and batteries.

2009-05-15

Mechanical shut off of damaged radiator panel's ammonia tubing

On 15 May 2009, the damaged radiator panel's ammonia tubing on the International Space Station was mechanically shut off from the cooling system to prevent a potential ammonia leak.

2009-05-18

Progress M-66

Progress M-66 was a cargo supply mission to the International Space Station.

2009-05-27

Launch of Expedition 20/21

On May 27, 2009, Expedition 20/21 was launched into space.

2009-10-11

Soyuz TMA-14 Landing

Soyuz TMA-14 landed on October 11, 2009, with astronaut Gennady I. Padalka returning from the International Space Station.

2009-10-15

Expedition 21/22 Delivery

On October 15, 2009, the Expedition 21/22 delivery mission took place, involving the transportation of supplies to the International Space Station.

2009-11-10

Progress M/MIM-2 Mission

The Progress M/MIM-2 mission began on November 10, 2009, aimed at delivering essential supplies and equipment to the International Space Station.

2009-11-16

Atlantis STS-129

Space Shuttle Atlantis launched on the STS-129 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on November 16, 2009.

2009-11-27

Atlantis STS-129

Space Shuttle Atlantis returned from the STS-129 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on November 27, 2009.

2009-12-08

Undocking and Deorbiting of Progress Spacecraft Propulsion Section

The propulsion section of the Progress spacecraft, responsible for delivering the MIM-2 module to the station, was detached and intentionally brought back to Earth's atmosphere on December 8, 2009.

2009-12-31

Debris Avoidance Manoeuvres (DAMs)

Debris Avoidance Manoeuvres (DAMs) are conducted by the International Space Station crew to alter the station's orbital altitude in order to avoid space debris. These manoeuvres involve increasing the orbital velocity to raise the orbit by one or two kilometers.

2010-02-03

36P Cargo Supply Mission

On February 3, 2010, the 36P mission delivered cargo supplies to the International Space Station.

2010-02-08

Launch of Cupola module

The Cupola module, an ESA-built observatory module of the ISS with seven windows used for experiments and observations, was launched aboard Space Shuttle mission STS-130 and attached to the Tranquility module, marking 85% completion of ISS assembly.

2010-02-09

Rendezvous and Docking of Space Shuttle Endeavour with the International Space Station

Space shuttle Endeavour and the International Space Station rendezvoused and docked at 11:06 p.m. (CST) on Feb. 9, 2010, delivering the Tranquility node and its Cupola.

2010-02-21

Soyuz TMA-18

Soyuz TMA-18 mission took place on February 21, 2010.

2010-04-05

Expedition 23/24 Delivery

In April 2010, Aleksandr Skvortsov, Mikhail Kornienko, and Tracy Caldwell Dyson were delivered to the International Space Station as part of Expedition 23/24.

2010-04-20

Discovery STS-131

On April 20, 2010, the Discovery STS-131 mission delivered the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo to the International Space Station, carrying equipment such as the Ammonia Tank Assembly.

2010-05-14

Launch of Rassvet (MRM-1)

Rassvet, also known as Mini-Research Module 1, was flown to the ISS aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis on STS-132 mission for cargo storage and as a docking port. It was connected to the ISS on 18 May 2010.

2010-05-26

MIM-1 Rassvet (521GK), ICC-VLD with SGAnt antenna, ORUs, EOTP

MIM-1 Rassvet (521GK), ICC-VLD with SGAnt antenna, ORUs, EOTP mission involved the delivery and installation of the Mini-Research Module-1 (Rassvet) and other equipment to the International Space Station.

2010-06-02

Expedition 22/23 Delivery

On June 2, 2010, the Expedition 22/23 crew, including Oleg Kotov, Soichi Noguchi, and Timothy Creamer, was delivered to the International Space Station.

2010-06-16

Soyuz TMA-19

Soyuz TMA-19 was a manned spaceflight to the International Space Station, carrying astronauts to the station for a mission.

2010-06-30

Progress M-06M Cargo Supply

On June 30, 2010, the Progress M-06M spacecraft delivered cargo to the International Space Station.

2010-08-01

Failure in cooling Loop A

In August 2010, a failure in cooling Loop A on the International Space Station left the station with reduced cooling capacity and zero redundancy in some systems, requiring shutdown of several subsystems.

2010-08-07

ISS Cooling System Issue EVA

A series of EVAs were conducted to address the cooling system issue on the International Space Station. The first EVA on August 7, 2010, aimed to replace the failed pump module but was interrupted due to an ammonia leak.

2010-08-11

ISS Cooling System Pump Module Replacement EVA

On August 11, 2010, a successful EVA was carried out to remove the failed pump module from the ISS cooling system.

2010-09-10

Progress M-07M Cargo Supply

On September 10, 2010, the Progress M-07M spacecraft delivered cargo to the International Space Station.

2010-11-02

ISS 10-Year Anniversary

The International Space Station celebrates its 10-year anniversary of continuous human occupation.

2010-11-15

Arrival of 37P Cargo Supply Mission

The 37P cargo supply mission arrived at the International Space Station on November 15, 2010.

2010-11-26

Expedition 24/25 Delivery

On November 26, 2010, the Expedition 24/25 crew received a delivery at the International Space Station.

2010-12-15

Soyuz TMA-20 Launch

Soyuz TMA-20 was launched on December 15, 2010, as part of Expedition 26/27 delivery to the International Space Station. The crew included Dmitry Kondratyev, Paolo Nespoli, and Catherine Coleman.

2011-01-22

HTV-2 Launch

HTV-2 was launched on January 22, 2011, to deliver cargo to the International Space Station. This mission played a significant role in supporting the station's operations.

2011-01-28

Progress M-09M

Progress M-09M mission was launched on January 28, 2011, for cargo supply to the International Space Station.

2011-02-16

ATV-2

ATV-2 mission was launched on February 16, 2011, for cargo supply to the International Space Station.

2011-02-24

Discovery STS-133

Discovery STS-133 mission took place between February 24, 2011, and March 9, 2011, as part of the ULF-5 mission.

2011-02-26

Four governmental partners docked at ISS simultaneously

From February 26 to March 7, 2011, four governmental partners - United States, ESA, Japan, and Russia - had their spacecraft docked at the ISS simultaneously, a unique event that has not occurred since.

2011-03-01

Installation of Leonardo Permanent Multipurpose Module on ISS

The Leonardo Permanent Multipurpose Module (PMM) was installed on the International Space Station on March 1, 2011. It serves as a storage unit for spares, supplies, and waste, as well as the personal hygiene area for astronauts in the US Orbital Segment.

2011-03-07

Conclusion of STS-133 Mission

On March 7, 2011, the STS-133 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) concluded. The view captured European ATV-2 and Japanese HTV2 cargo ships docked at the outpost.

2011-03-09

Consumption of 22,000 meals

By March 9, 2011, the crews aboard the ISS had consumed a total of around 22,000 meals, highlighting the logistical challenges of sustaining human life in space.

2011-03-30

HTV-2 Cargo Delivery

On March 30, 2011, HTV-2 successfully delivered cargo to the International Space Station, contributing to the station's supplies and experiments.

2011-04-26

Progress M-09M

Progress M-09M mission was launched on April 26, 2011, for cargo supply to the International Space Station.

2011-04-27

Expedition 27/28 Delivery

On April 27, 2011, the Progress M-10M spacecraft delivered supplies to the International Space Station for Expedition 27/28 crew members including Andrey Borisenko, Ron J. Garan, and Aleksandr Samokutyaev.

2011-05-16

Expansion of ISS Crew to Six Members

The International Space Station (ISS) saw its long-duration crew increase from three to six astronauts and cosmonauts for the first time with the docking of Russia’s Soyuz TMA-15. The crew of Expedition 20 included astronauts and cosmonauts from various countries.

2011-05-23

Photograph of ISS and Space Shuttle Endeavour

On May 23, 2011, European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli captured a photograph of the International Space Station (ISS) and the docked space shuttle Endeavour from the Soyuz TMA-20 spacecraft.

2011-05-24

HTV-2 Cargo Supply Mission

On May 24, 2011, HTV-2 was launched to the International Space Station for cargo supply. This mission was crucial for resupplying the station with essential resources.

2011-06-05

Spacewalks and Components Added to the International Space Station

By June 5, 2011, crewmembers had added 159 components to the International Space Station during more than 1,000 hours of EVAs. 127 spacewalks originated from the station itself, while the remaining 32 were launched from docked Space Shuttles.

2011-06-21

Expedition 28/29 delivery

On June 21, 2011, the Progress M-11M spacecraft delivered cargo to the International Space Station for Expedition 28/29 crew members including Sergei Volkov, Mike Fossum, and Satoshi Furukawa.

2011-07-08

Atlantis STS-135

The Atlantis STS-135 mission took place from July 8 to July 21, 2011, as part of ULF-7, delivering supplies and equipment to the International Space Station.

2011-07-21

STS-134 Endeavour Launch

The shuttle Endeavour embarks on a 16-day mission to install the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer on the ISS solar power truss, aiming to study antimatter and dark matter's impact on the universe.

2011-08-24

Progress M-12M

Progress M-12M, a cargo supply mission, failed to reach orbit on August 24, 2011.

2012-01-26

Launch of 46P

On January 26, 2012, the 46P spacecraft was launched to deliver cargo and supplies to the International Space Station. This mission played a vital role in sustaining the astronauts aboard the ISS.

2012-03-23

ATV-3 Mission

On March 23, 2012, the Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3) was launched to resupply the International Space Station. This automated spacecraft played a key role in supporting the operations of the ISS.

2012-04-20

Progress M-15M

Progress M-15M was a cargo spacecraft that was launched to supply the International Space Station.

2012-04-28

Cargo Supply Mission

On April 28, 2012, a cargo supply mission was carried out to deliver essential supplies to the International Space Station. This mission ensured that the astronauts had the necessary resources for their stay in space.

2012-05-15

Soyuz TMA-04M

Soyuz TMA-04M was a spacecraft that delivered Expedition 31/32 crew members Gennady Padalka, Joe Acaba, and Sergei Revin to the International Space Station.

2012-05-25

End of NASA's 30-year Space Shuttle Program

The 30-year space shuttle program of NASA concludes as Atlantis and its STS-135 crew return to NASA's Kennedy Space Center after delivering supplies to the ISS. This marks the end of 37 shuttle missions involved in ISS assembly and resupply.

2012-07-01

Expedition 31 Begins

On July 1, 2012, Expedition 31 to the International Space Station (ISS) officially began. This mission involved astronauts from different countries working together on scientific research and maintenance aboard the ISS.

2012-07-21

HTV-3 Launch

On July 21, 2012, the H-II Transfer Vehicle-3 (HTV-3) was launched by JAXA. It was a mission to supply cargo to the International Space Station.

2012-08-01

Progress M-16M Launch

Progress M-16M was launched on August 1, 2012, to resupply the International Space Station with cargo and equipment.

2012-08-20

Progress M-15M

Progress M-15M was a cargo spacecraft that was launched to supply the International Space Station.

2012-09-05

MBSU-1 Replacement EVA

On September 5, 2012, astronauts successfully replaced MBSU-1 on the ISS during a six-hour EVA, restoring the station to 100% power capacity.

2012-09-14

HTV-3 Docking

On September 14, 2012, the HTV-3 successfully docked with the International Space Station, delivering essential supplies and equipment.

2012-09-17

Soyuz TMA-04M

Soyuz TMA-04M was a spacecraft that delivered Expedition 31/32 crew members Gennady Padalka, Joe Acaba, and Sergei Revin to the International Space Station.

2012-10-03

29S Expedition

On October 3, 2012, the 29S Expedition to the International Space Station began, involving astronauts Oleg Kononenko, André Kuipers, and Don Pettit. This mission marked another important chapter in international space cooperation.

2013-03-13

Chris Hadfield Becomes First Canadian ISS Commander

Chris Hadfield makes history by becoming the first Canadian to serve as commander of the International Space Station during Expedition 35, showcasing international collaboration in space exploration.

2013-03-29

Soyuz TMA-08M Expedition 35/36 Delivery

Soyuz TMA-08M launched on March 29, 2013, carrying astronauts for Expedition 35/36 to the International Space Station.

2013-04-03

Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) detects hints of dark matter

On April 3, 2013, scientists reported that the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) on the ISS detected hints of dark matter in Earth-bound cosmic rays, confirming an unexplained excess of high-energy positrons.

2013-04-24

Progress M-19M

Progress M-19M was a cargo spacecraft that was launched on April 24, 2013.

2013-05-29

Soyuz TMA-09M

Soyuz TMA-09M was a spacecraft that launched on May 29, 2013, for Expedition 36/37 delivery to the International Space Station.

2013-06-05

Launch of ATV-4

On June 5, 2013, the Automated Transfer Vehicle-4 (ATV-4) was launched.

2013-06-19

51P

The 51P mission was related to cargo supply to the International Space Station and took place on June 19, 2013.

2013-07-16

Luca Parmitano's Spacesuit Malfunction during Spacewalk

During a spacewalk, Luca Parmitano's NASA spacesuit experiences a malfunction causing water to flow into his helmet. With the help of Chris Cassidy, he avoids drowning by returning to the ISS airlock, cutting short the spacewalk.

2013-07-26

Dragon CRS-2 Cargo Supply Mission

On July 26, 2013, the Dragon CRS-2 spacecraft successfully delivered cargo to the International Space Station.

2013-07-27

Progress M-20M Mission

Progress M-20M mission took place from July 27, 2013, to February 11, 2014, delivering supplies to the ISS.

2013-08-04

HTV-4 Mission

HTV-4 mission occurred from August 4, 2013, to September 7, 2013, providing cargo to the International Space Station.

2013-09-18

Cygnus Orb-D1 (COTS Demo) Launch

On September 18, 2013, the Cygnus Orb-D1 (COTS Demo) was launched for a cargo supply mission to the International Space Station.

2013-09-26

Soyuz TMA-10M Launch

Soyuz TMA-10M was launched on September 26, 2013, as part of Expedition 37/38 delivery mission to the International Space Station, carrying astronaut Oleg Kotov.

2013-09-30

The First ISS National Lab Research Flight

Proteins can be grown as crystals in space with nearly perfect three-dimensional structures useful for the development of new drugs. The ISS National Lab's protein crystal growth (PCG) series of flights began in 2013, allowing researchers to utilize the unique environment of the ISS.

2013-11-02

ATV-4 Arrival at ISS

On November 2, 2013, the ATV-4 arrived at the International Space Station to deliver cargo.

2013-11-07

Soyuz TMA-11M Launch

On November 7, 2013, the Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft was launched, carrying astronauts Michael Hopkins, Sergei Ryazansky, and cosmonaut Oleg Kotov to the International Space Station.

2013-12-24

ISS Ammonia Pump Installation

On December 24, 2013, astronauts installed a new ammonia pump on the ISS to address the faulty cooling system, allowing the station to resume normal operations.

2014-03-09

Koichi Wakata becomes First Japanese ISS Commander

Koichi Wakata makes history by becoming the first Japanese astronaut to serve as ISS commander during Expedition 39.

2014-03-26

Launch of Progress M-23M

On March 26, 2014, the Progress M-23M spacecraft was launched to deliver supplies to the International Space Station.

2014-04-09

Launch of Dragon (CRS 3) (No. 5)

On April 9, 2014, the Dragon spacecraft, part of the CRS 3 mission, was launched to resupply the International Space Station.

2014-05-14

Expedition 38/39 Arrival

On May 14, 2014, Expedition 38/39, consisting of astronauts Michael Hopkins, Richard Mastracchio, and cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin, along with Koichi Wakata from JAXA, arrived at the International Space Station aboard Soyuz TMA-11M.

2014-06-05

Observing ISS on Five Consecutive Orbits

Under specific conditions, the ISS can be observed at night on five consecutive orbits. These conditions include a mid-latitude observer location, near the time of the solstice, and the ISS passing in the direction of the pole from the observer near midnight local time.

2014-07-24

Progress M-24M

Progress M-24M was a cargo supply mission launched on July 24, 2014.

2014-07-29

ATV-5

ATV-5 mission was launched on July 29, 2014, for cargo supply.

2014-08-17

Orb-2

On August 17, 2014, the Orb-2 mission was launched to supply cargo.

2014-09-21

Dragon SpX-4

On September 21, 2014, the Dragon SpX-4 mission took place.

2014-09-26

Soyuz TMA-14M Launch

Soyuz TMA-14M was launched on September 26, 2014, as part of Expedition 41/42 delivery to the International Space Station.

2014-10-25

CRS-4 Mission Launch

On October 25, 2014, the CRS-4 mission was launched to supply cargo to the International Space Station.

2014-11-20

56P

On November 20, 2014, the 56P mission was launched to supply cargo.

2015-01-10

CRS5

CRS5 mission took place on January 10, 2015, involving cargo supply to the International Space Station.

2015-02-15

ATV-5

ATV-5 mission continued its cargo supply operations until February 15, 2015.

2015-02-17

Progress M-26M

Progress M-26M mission occurred on February 17, 2015, contributing to cargo supply for the International Space Station.

2015-03-12

Cygnus Orb-3 (CRS-3) Mission

Cygnus Orb-3 (CRS-3) mission took place on March 12, 2015, delivering supplies to the International Space Station with astronauts Aleksandr Samoukutyaev, Elena Serova, and Barry Wilmore.

2015-03-27

Soyuz TMA-16M Launch

On March 27, 2015, the Soyuz TMA-16M spacecraft was launched, carrying crew members for Expedition 43 and the 'Year in Space' mission.

2015-04-14

Dragon SpX-6

The Dragon SpX-6 mission took place on April 14, 2015. It was a cargo supply mission to the International Space Station.

2015-04-28

Progress M-27M Anomaly

On April 28, 2015, the Progress M-27M experienced an anomaly at orbit insertion, causing it to fail to reach the ISS and reenter out of control.

2015-08-19

HTV-5 Cargo Supply Mission

On August 19, 2015, the HTV-5 cargo supply mission was launched to deliver supplies to the International Space Station.

2015-09-02

Soyuz TMA-18M Launch

On September 2, 2015, the Soyuz TMA-18M spacecraft was launched to transport crew members to the International Space Station.

2015-09-12

Soyuz TMA-16M Landing

On September 12, 2015, the Soyuz TMA-16M spacecraft landed with crew members including Gennady Padalka, Mikhail Kornienko, Scott Kelly, and Aidyn Aimbetov.

2015-09-29

HTV-5 Cargo Supply Mission Arrival

On September 29, 2015, the HTV-5 cargo supply mission successfully arrived at the International Space Station, delivering essential cargo.

2015-09-30

Boeing's Contract Extension with NASA

Boeing's contract as prime contractor for the ISS was extended to 2028, with services related to extending the station's primary structural hardware.

2015-10-01

Progress M-29M launch

Launch of Progress M-29M mission to resupply the International Space Station.

2015-12-06

Cygnus OA-4 (CRS4) launch

Launch of Cygnus OA-4 (CRS4) mission to deliver cargo to the International Space Station.

2015-12-15

Expedition 46/47 Delivery

On December 15, 2015, the delivery for Expedition 46/47 took place, marking an important event in the International Space Station missions.

2016-02-20

Cygnus OA-4 (CRS4) arrival

Arrival of Cygnus OA-4 (CRS4) at the International Space Station with cargo supply.

2016-03-02

Expedition 45/46 Visiting Crew 18 Delivery

On March 2, 2016, Expedition 45/46 saw the delivery of Visiting Crew 18 to the International Space Station. This mission was part of the 'Year in Space' project.

2016-03-22

Cygnus OA-6 (CRS6) Launch

Cygnus OA-6 (CRS6) was launched on March 22, 2016, to deliver cargo supply to the International Space Station.

2016-03-31

Progress MS-02 Launch

Progress MS-02 was launched on March 31, 2016, for a mission likely involving cargo supply to the International Space Station.

2016-04-08

Scott Kelly's landing

Scott Kelly's return to Earth after spending a year in space aboard the International Space Station.

2016-04-16

Berthing of Bigelow Expandable Activity Module on ISS

The Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) was berthed to the International Space Station on April 16, 2016, at Tranquility Node 3. It is an experimental expandable module developed by Bigelow Aerospace for testing.

2016-05-28

Inflation of Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM)

The BEAM module was fully inflated on May 28, 2016, after being attached to the aft port of the Tranquility Node using the station’s robotic arm Canadarm2. It was a significant milestone in space station expansion.

2016-06-18

Yuri Malenchenko, Timothy Kopra, and Timothy Peake Mission

Yuri Malenchenko, Timothy Kopra, and Timothy Peake, representing different space agencies, embarked on a significant mission on June 18, 2016.

2016-06-22

Cygnus OA-6 (CRS6) Arrival

On June 22, 2016, Cygnus OA-6 (CRS6) successfully arrived at the International Space Station with cargo supply.

2016-07-03

62P Cargo Supply Mission

On July 3, 2016, the 62P mission successfully delivered essential cargo to the International Space Station, supporting the crew and experiments onboard.

2016-07-07

Soyuz MS-01 Expedition 48/49 Delivery (47S)

On July 7, 2016, the Soyuz MS-01 mission delivered Expedition 48/49 crew members to the International Space Station.

2016-07-09

Soyuz MS-01 Approaches ISS

On July 9, 2016, the Soyuz MS-01 spacecraft approached the International Space Station (ISS). This event highlighted the continued partnership between Roskosmos and other international space agencies in maintaining operations on the ISS.

2016-07-17

Progress MS-03

Progress MS-03 was a cargo spacecraft that was launched to supply the International Space Station.

2016-07-18

Dragon SpX-9

Dragon SpX-9 was a cargo spacecraft mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station.

2016-08-19

Scott Kelly and Mikhail Kornienko Return from ISS

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko return to Earth from the International Space Station after a record-breaking 340-day mission, focusing on studying the effects of long-duration spaceflight on the human body.

2016-08-26

Dragon SpX-9

Dragon SpX-9 mission concluded after successfully delivering supplies to the International Space Station.

2016-09-07

Expedition 47/48 Delivery

On September 7, 2016, Expedition 47/48 crew members Aleksey Ovchinin, Jeffrey Williams, and Oleg Skripochka received a delivery of supplies for their mission.

2016-10-14

63P Cargo Supply

On October 14, 2016, the 63P cargo supply mission was launched.

2016-11-17

Launch of Expedition 50/51

On November 17, 2016, Expedition 50/51 was launched into space.

2016-12-01

Launch of 65P

On December 1, 2016, the launch of 65P took place for cargo supply missions to the International Space Station.

2016-12-09

HTV-6

On December 9, 2016, the H-II Transfer Vehicle 6 (HTV-6) was launched to the International Space Station for cargo supply.

2017-02-05

Dragon SpX-10

Dragon SpX-10 mission took place on February 5, 2017, delivering cargo to the International Space Station.

2017-02-19

CRS10

CRS10 mission occurred on February 19, 2017, providing cargo resupply services to the International Space Station.

2017-02-22

66P

On February 22, 2017, the 66P spacecraft was launched to the International Space Station for cargo supply.

2017-03-19

Progress MS-05

Progress MS-05 mission was conducted on March 19, 2017, delivering supplies to the International Space Station.

2017-06-02

Launch of Progress MS-04

Progress MS-04 was launched on June 2, 2017, to deliver cargo to the International Space Station.

2017-07-21

Cygnus OA-7

Cygnus OA-7 mission took place on July 21, 2017, delivering cargo to the International Space Station.

2017-09-02

Peggy Whitson sets U.S. space record

On September 2, 2017, NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson sets a U.S. career record of 665 days in space after concluding a 289-day mission to the ISS. She lands in Kazakhstan aboard Russia's Soyuz MS-04 with fellow astronauts. Whitson's third trip to the station includes participation in 10 spacewalks.

2017-10-14

Progress MS-07

Progress MS-07 was a Russian spacecraft that delivered supplies to the International Space Station in October 2017.

2017-11-12

Cygnus OA-8

Cygnus OA-8 was a spacecraft that carried out a cargo supply mission to the International Space Station in November 2017.

2017-12-15

Dragon SpX-13

Dragon SpX-13 was a spacecraft that conducted a cargo supply mission to the International Space Station in December 2017.

2017-12-17

Soyuz MS-07 Launch

Soyuz MS-07 was launched on December 17, 2017, as part of Expedition 54/55 to the International Space Station. The crew included Anton Shkaplerov, Scott D. Tingle, and Norishige Kanai.

2017-12-18

Cygnus OA-8

Cygnus OA-8 successfully completed its cargo supply mission to the International Space Station in December 2017.

2018-01-13

Dragon SpX-13

Dragon SpX-13 successfully completed its cargo supply mission to the International Space Station in January 2018.

2018-02-13

Progress MS-08 Launch

Progress MS-08 was launched on February 13, 2018, to deliver cargo supplies to the International Space Station. It was an important mission for resupplying the station.

2018-03-21

Soyuz MS-08 Launch

Soyuz MS-08 was launched on March 21, 2018, carrying three astronauts to the International Space Station.

2018-04-02

Dragon SpX-14 Mission

Dragon SpX-14 was a cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station, launched on April 2, 2018.

2018-04-26

Progress MS-07

Progress MS-07 was a Russian spacecraft that delivered supplies to the International Space Station in April 2018.

2018-05-05

Dragon SpX-14 Return

Dragon SpX-14 returned from its mission on May 5, 2018, bringing back scientific experiments and supplies from the International Space Station.

2018-05-21

Cygnus OA-9

Cygnus OA-9 mission took place on May 21, 2018. It was a cargo supply mission.

2018-06-03

Soyuz MS-07 Landing

Soyuz MS-07 landed on June 3, 2018, completing its mission to the International Space Station as part of Expedition 54/55. The crew members returned safely to Earth.

2018-06-06

Soyuz MS-09

Soyuz MS-09 mission was launched on June 6, 2018, as part of Expedition 56/57 to the International Space Station.

2018-06-29

Dragon SpX-15

Dragon SpX-15 mission was launched on June 29, 2018, as part of the CRS-15 mission to deliver cargo to the International Space Station.

2018-07-10

Progress MS-09

Progress MS-09 mission was launched on July 10, 2018, to supply cargo to the International Space Station, concluding on January 25, 2019.

2018-07-30

CRS9

CRS9 mission occurred on July 30, 2018, providing cargo supply to the International Space Station.

2018-08-03

CRS-15

CRS-15 mission took place on August 3, 2018, involving the delivery of cargo to the International Space Station.

2018-08-30

Progress MS-08 Arrival

Progress MS-08 arrived at the International Space Station on August 30, 2018, successfully delivering cargo supplies to support the crew on board.

2018-09-22

HTV-7

HTV-7 mission occurred between September 22, 2018, and November 10, 2018, aimed at delivering supplies to the International Space Station.

2018-10-04

Soyuz MS-08 Landing

Soyuz MS-08 landed on October 4, 2018, safely returning the astronauts back to Earth after their mission on the International Space Station.

2018-10-11

Progress MS-10 Mission

Progress MS-10 was a cargo spacecraft mission to the International Space Station in October 2018.

2018-11-16

Launch of Cygnus NG-10

On November 16, 2018, Cygnus NG-10 was launched for a cargo supply mission to the International Space Station.

2018-11-17

Launch of CRS10

On November 17, 2018, CRS10 was launched for a cargo supply mission to the International Space Station.

2018-12-03

Launch of 57S

On December 3, 2018, 57S was launched for Expedition 57/58 to the International Space Station.

2018-12-20

55S

The 55S mission, involving Sergei Prokopiev and Alexander Gerst, was part of Expedition 56/57 to the International Space Station.

2019-01-13

CRS-16

CRS-16 mission was conducted on January 13, 2019 for cargo supply to the International Space Station.

2019-02-25

Launch of Soyuz MS-11

On February 25, 2019, Soyuz MS-11 was launched for a mission to the International Space Station.

2019-03-14

Soyuz MS-12 Launch

Soyuz MS-12 was launched on March 14, 2019, carrying Expedition 59/60 crew members to the International Space Station.

2019-04-04

Progress MS-11

Progress MS-11 mission took place on April 4, 2019, involving a cargo spacecraft. It was part of a resupply mission to the International Space Station.

2019-04-12

NASA reports medical results from the Astronaut Twin Study

On April 12, 2019, NASA released medical findings from the Astronaut Twin Study comparing the health of astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent a year in space on the ISS, with his twin who remained on Earth. The study revealed long-lasting changes, including DNA and cognition alterations, between the twins.

2019-04-17

Cygnus NG-11

Cygnus NG-11 mission occurred on April 17, 2019, as part of a cargo supply mission to the International Space Station.

2019-06-03

CRS-17

CRS-17 was a cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station.

2019-06-04

Launch of 71P

On June 4, 2019, the spacecraft 71P was launched for a cargo supply mission to the International Space Station.

2019-07-20

Soyuz MS-13

Soyuz MS-13 was a manned mission to the International Space Station.

2019-07-25

Dragon SpX-18 Landing

Christina Koch, a NASA astronaut, successfully landed the Dragon SpX-18 spacecraft on July 25, 2019.

2019-07-29

Progress MS-11

Progress MS-11 mission took place on July 29, 2019, involving a cargo spacecraft. It was part of a resupply mission to the International Space Station.

2019-07-31

Progress MS-12 Mission

Progress MS-12 mission involved the delivery of cargo supplies to the International Space Station between July 31, 2019, and November 29, 2019.

2019-08-21

Second Installation of International Docking Adapter (IDA) on ISS

NASA astronauts Nick Hague and Andrew Morgan install a second International Docking Adapter (IDA) atop Harmony module on the ISS. The IDA design allows for multinational spacecraft to dock at the ISS, promoting future joint operations.

2019-08-22

Soyuz MS-14 Mission

The Soyuz MS-14 mission took place from August 22, 2019, to September 7, 2019, involving various activities related to space exploration.

2019-09-25

HTV-8 Cargo Supply Mission

On September 25, 2019, the HTV-8 spacecraft was launched to the International Space Station to deliver cargo and supplies.

2019-10-03

Soyuz MS-12 Docking

Soyuz MS-12 docked with the International Space Station on October 3, 2019, marking the arrival of Expedition 59/60 crew members.

2019-11-03

HTV-8 Cargo Supply Mission (Return)

On November 3, 2019, the HTV-8 spacecraft returned from the International Space Station after completing its cargo supply mission.

2019-12-06

Cygnus NG-11

Cygnus NG-11 mission occurred on December 6, 2019, as part of a cargo supply mission to the International Space Station.

2020-01-07

CRS-19 Cargo Supply Mission

CRS-19 mission, also known as Dragon SpX-19, successfully supplied cargo to the International Space Station on January 7, 2020.

2020-01-23

Space Station 20th: Historical Origins of ISS

Exploration of the historical origins of the International Space Station on its 20th anniversary.

2020-02-07

Expedition 60/61

Expedition 60/61 was a mission to the International Space Station involving astronauts from different space agencies.

2020-03-06

Dragon SpX-20

Dragon SpX-20 was a cargo supply mission to the International Space Station.

2020-04-07

CRS-20

CRS-20 was a cargo supply mission that delivered the Bartolomeo facility to the Columbus module on the International Space Station.

2020-04-08

Soyuz MS-16

Soyuz MS-16 was a mission to the International Space Station for Expedition 62/63.

2020-04-17

Soyuz MS-15 Expedition

The Soyuz MS-15 mission, part of Expedition 61/62, launched on September 25, 2019, and returned on April 17, 2020, with crew members Oleg Skripochka and Jessica Meir.

2020-04-25

Progress MS-14

Progress MS-14 was a cargo spacecraft launched on April 25, 2020, to supply the International Space Station.

2020-05-21

HTV-9

HTV-9 was a cargo spacecraft mission launched on May 21, 2020, to deliver supplies to the International Space Station.

2020-10-14

Soyuz MS-17 Launch

Soyuz MS-17 was launched on October 14, 2020, carrying three astronauts to the International Space Station.

2020-12-06

CRS-21 Launch

CRS-21 was a cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station.

2021-01-13

Bishop Science Airlock Installation

The Bishop science airlock was installed on the International Space Station for scientific experiments and cargo supply.

2021-02-15

Progress MS-16 Mission

Progress MS-16 was a Russian cargo spacecraft mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station.

2021-02-20

Cygnus NG-15 Mission

Cygnus NG-15 was a cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station.

2021-04-09

Soyuz MS-18 Launch

Soyuz MS-18 was launched on April 9, 2021, carrying crew members to the International Space Station.

2021-04-17

Soyuz MS-17 Landing

Soyuz MS-17 landed on April 17, 2021, completing its mission to the International Space Station.

2021-04-24

Second Commercial Crew Arrival at ISS

On April 24, 2021, the second commercial crew arrived at the International Space Station aboard the Dragon Endeavour spacecraft.

2021-04-29

75P

75P is a cargo supply mission to the International Space Station that took place on April 29, 2021.

2021-06-03

Dragon v2 SpX-22 Launch

Dragon v2 SpX-22 was launched on June 3, 2021, as part of the CRS-22 mission to deliver cargo supplies to the International Space Station.

2021-06-30

Progress MS-17

Progress MS-17 mission was launched on June 30, 2021.

2021-07-21

Launch of Nauka (MLM-U) module to the ISS

Nauka, also known as the Multipurpose Laboratory Module-Upgrade (MLM-U), was launched on July 21, 2021, funded by Roscosmos. It was intended to use the location of the Docking and Stowage Module (DSM) in the original ISS plans.

2021-07-26

Undocking and Deorbiting of Pirs Module

Pirs module, launched in 2001, was undocked by Progress MS-16 on 26 July 2021 and deorbited on the same day to make room for the Nauka module to be attached to the ISS. Pirs served as the primary Russian airlock on the station and stored Russian Orlan spacesuits.

2021-07-29

Docking of Nauka module to Zvezda's nadir port

Nauka was successfully docked to Zvezda's nadir port on July 29, 2021, replacing the Pirs module. It had a temporary docking adapter for crewed and uncrewed missions until the arrival of the Prichal module.

2021-08-10

Cygnus NG-16

Cygnus NG-16 mission was launched on August 10, 2021 for cargo supply and ended on December 15, 2021.

2021-10-17

Soyuz MS-18 Return

Soyuz MS-18 returned to Earth on October 17, 2021, completing its mission to the International Space Station.

2021-10-28

Progress MS-18 Launch

Progress MS-18 was launched on October 28, 2021, to deliver cargo supply to the International Space Station.

2021-10-31

Crew-3 Mission Launch

On October 31, 2021, a four-person crew launched aboard the Crew Dragon atop the Falcon 9 rocket from Pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center for the third crew rotation flight to the International Space Station under NASA's Commercial Crew Program.

2021-11-08

USCV-2 Mission Launch

On November 8, 2021, the USCV-2 mission was launched, carrying astronauts from NASA, ESA, and JAXA to the International Space Station.

2021-11-10

Crew Dragon Launch (USCV-3)

Crew Dragon, part of the USCV-3 mission, was launched on November 10, 2021, to the International Space Station for Expedition 66.

2021-11-24

Launch of Prichal module

The Prichal module was launched on November 24, 2021, and docked to the nadir port of the Zvezda module on the ISS.

2021-11-25

Progress MS-17

Progress MS-17 mission was launched on November 25, 2021.

2021-12-08

Soyuz MS-20

Soyuz MS-20 mission took place from December 8 to December 20, 2021, with the designation 66S.

2021-12-21

Dragon v2 SpX-24

Dragon v2 SpX-24 mission took place on December 21, 2021, with Visiting Crew 20 including Aleksandr Misurkin, Yusaku Maezawa, and Yozo Hirano aboard. The mission aimed to supply cargo to the International Space Station.

2022-02-15

Progress MS-19

Progress MS-19 mission occurred on February 15, 2022, to deliver supplies to the International Space Station. The mission lasted until October 24, 2022.

2022-04-25

Axiom-1 Crew Arrival

The Axiom-1 visiting crew, including Michael López-Alegria, Larry Connor, Eytan Stibbe, and Mark Patty, arrived at the International Space Station on April 25, 2022.

2022-05-06

Crew Dragon Landing (USCV-3)

Crew Dragon, part of the USCV-3 mission, landed on May 6, 2022, after completing its mission as part of Expedition 66 on the International Space Station.

2022-06-01

Progress MS-18 Landing

Progress MS-18 landed on June 1, 2022, after completing its mission of delivering cargo supply to the International Space Station.

2022-06-03

Progress MS-20

Progress MS-20 launched on June 3, 2022, and docked with the International Space Station on February 7, 2023. It was a cargo supply mission to the ISS.

2022-07-26

Yury Borisov Submits Plans for Russian Withdrawal from ISS

Yury Borisov, the successor of Dmitry Rogozin as head of Roscosmos, submitted plans to Russian President Putin for Russia's withdrawal from the International Space Station program after 2024.

2023-02-24

Soyuz MS-23 launched uncrewed

Soyuz MS-23 was launched without any crew on 24 February 2023. It was a replacement mission for Soyuz MS-22 and returned the crew of the previous mission.

2023-03-28

Soyuz MS-22 reentered uncrewed

Soyuz MS-22 reentered the Earth's atmosphere without any crew on 28 March 2023 due to a coolant leak caused by a micro-meteorite impact in December 2022. The landing was considered risky for human occupants.

2023-05-22

Number of Visitors to ISS

As of 22 May 2023, 269 people from 21 countries had visited the International Space Station, with the United States, Russia, and Japan sending the most visitors.

2023-05-23

Revolutionary Scientific Results at the International Space Station

Revolutionary scientific results were achieved at the International Space Station in 2023, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.

2023-05-24

Progress MS-23 Launch

Progress MS-23 was launched on May 24, 2023, to deliver cargo supply to the International Space Station.

2023-05-30

Axiom-2 Visiting Crew

On May 30, 2023, the Axiom-2 visiting crew, consisting of Peggy Whitson, John Shoffner, Ali Alqarni from Saudi Arabia, and Rayyanah Barnawi from Saudi Arabia, arrived at their destination.

2023-06-04

Cargo Dragon Mission

The Cargo Dragon mission took place on June 4, 2023, contributing to the transportation of cargo to the International Space Station.

2023-06-05

Launch of the final MATISS experiment aboard SpaceX CRS-28 mission to ISS

On June 5, 2023, the final experiment of the 'Microbial Aerosol Tethering on Innovative Surfaces' (MATISS) programme was launched aboard the SpaceX CRS-28 cargo mission to the ISS. This experiment aims to develop surfaces that can mitigate bacterial growth using quartz glass for spectrographic analysis.

2023-06-30

CRS-28

On June 30, 2023, CRS-28 mission is scheduled to deliver cargo supply to the International Space Station.

2023-08-21

83P Cargo Supply Mission

On August 21, 2023, the 83P Cargo Supply Mission is scheduled to deliver essential supplies to a space station or spacecraft.

2023-08-23

Crew Dragon (Endurance)

Crew Dragon (Endurance) is planned to conduct a cargo supply mission to the International Space Station on August 23, 2023.

2023-08-26

USCV-7 Launch

On August 26, 2023, the USCV-7 mission was launched.

2023-09-15

Soyuz MS-24 Launch

Soyuz MS-24 mission was launched on September 15, 2023.

2023-09-27

69S Soyuz MS-22 Replacement Mission

On September 27, 2023, the 69S Soyuz MS-22 Replacement Mission is set to replace the existing Soyuz spacecraft at the International Space Station.

2023-11-29

84P Cargo Supply Mission

On November 29, 2023, the 84P Cargo Supply Mission was carried out to provide essential supplies to the International Space Station.

2023-12-01

86P Cargo Supply Mission

On December 1, 2023, the 86P Cargo Supply Mission is in progress, delivering essential supplies to a specific destination.

2024-01-09

CRS-19

Scheduled for January 9, 2024, CRS-19 mission aims to deliver cargo supply to the International Space Station.

2024-01-18

Ax3 Axiom-3 Visiting Crew Mission

On January 18, 2024, the Ax3 mission, also known as Axiom-3, will involve a visiting crew to the space station. The crew members include Michael Lopez-Alegria, Walter Villadei, Alper Gezaravci, and Marcus Wandt.

2024-01-30

Cygnus NG-20 S.S. Patricia (Patty) Hilliard Robertson

A Cygnus spacecraft named S.S. Patricia (Patty) Hilliard Robertson is scheduled for a cargo supply mission under CRS-20 to the International Space Station.

2024-02-13

85P

On February 13, 2024, the 85P mission will provide cargo supply to the International Space Station.

2024-02-15

Progress MS-26

Progress MS-26 mission is set to deliver cargo supplies to the International Space Station.

2024-03-12

Expedition 68/69 Commencement

Expedition 68/69 began on March 12, 2024.

2024-03-21

Russia aborts launch to ISS

On March 21, 2024, Russia's space agency aborted the launch of 3 astronauts to the International Space Station, ensuring their safety.

2024-03-23

Russian Soyuz rocket launches to ISS

A Russian Soyuz rocket with 3 astronauts blasted off to the International Space Station on March 23, 2024.

2024-03-25

Russian Soyuz spacecraft docks at ISS

On March 25, 2024, a Russian Soyuz spacecraft with 3 astronauts docked at the International Space Station.

2024-04-06

Failed Attempt to Reach ISS

An attempt to reach the International Space Station (ISS) was unsuccessful on April 6, 2024. The details of the failed mission are not provided in the input.

2024-04-15

NASA confirms mystery object from space station

On April 15, 2024, NASA confirmed that a mystery object that crashed through the roof of a Florida home came from the International Space Station.

2025

Future delivery of two more solar arrays for ISS upgrade

In 2025, two more solar arrays are planned to be delivered in one pair aboard a future mission to complete the upgrade of the International Space Station's solar arrays.

2027

Repurposing of NEM-1 for Russian Orbital Service Station (ROSS)

In April 2021, Roscosmos announced that NEM-1, originally planned to arrive at the ISS, would be repurposed as the core module of the proposed Russian Orbital Service Station (ROSS) launching in 2027.

2028

Potential conversion of NEM-2 into core 'base' module

NEM-2, originally planned to arrive at the ISS, may be converted into another core 'base' module, with a potential launch in 2028.

2030

Extension of International Space Station Operations

NASA plans to extend operations on the International Space Station to 2030, building upon the foundation laid over two decades ago when the first crew turned on the lights of the outpost on the edge of space.

2031-01

De-orbiting of the ISS

The ISS is expected to be de-orbited by a dedicated NASA spacecraft in January 2031, marking the end of its operational life.

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