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. International Space Station
  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. International Space Station
  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. International Space Station

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