Crew Unpacking New U.S., Russian Cargo Ships on Station’s 20th Anniversary

ion’s 20th Anniversary Zarya Module The International Space Station’s first element, the Zarya module, is pictured in December 1998 as space shuttle Endeavour approached. The International Space Station turned 20 years old today with the launch of the first element, the Zarya module, occurring on Nov. 20, 1998. The three-person Expedition 57 crew commemorated the beginning of the orbital lab’s construction during a Facebook Live event today and answered questions submitted via social media. The crew also continues to unpack the newest U.S. and Russian cargo ships to visit the International Space Station today. More

(Source: NASA - Nov 22)