ISS: Top 3 Record-Breaking Achievements

The International Space Station (ISS) holds several impressive records, showcasing its significance in human space exploration and international collaboration.

The top 3

  1. Longest Continuous Human Presence in Space: The ISS has been continuously inhabited by humans since November 2, 2000, marking over 25 consecutive years, the longest sustained off-world human presence in history.
  2. Largest Artificial Object in Space: The ISS is the largest human-made object ever constructed in space, with a mass over 400,000 kg (900,000 lbs) and dimensions comparable to an American football field, measuring about 109 meters long and 73 meters wide.
  3. Most Expensive Object Ever Built: The ISS is considered the most expensive single object ever built by humans, with a total cost estimated at around $150 billion, funded by multiple nations over decades.

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