The International Space Station is 15 years old

Yes, somehow imperceptibly flown for 15 years, during which time the ISS circled around the Earth in its orbit. But November 20, 1998 was sent into orbit the first module of the future station. It was the module "Zarya". Fifteen years later, the ISS is still being finished adding all new "pieces".

So, in April of the following year to the ISS must install a new pointing device, created by a team of European scientists. In addition, Russia should provide ready laboratory module, which is designed for multi-purpose research. Perhaps it will be the last Russian module in this "constructor".

It is worth noting that to this day the ISS price has already reached 150 billion US dollars, which automatically makes it one of the most expensive scientific projects. It is worth noting that one day an astronaut takes about 7, 5 million US dollars. Of course, it's expensive, but it is precisely in this way opens up new opportunities for all mankind.

Well, can only congratulate the ISS and all the participants of this project with a 15-year anniversary.

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Source: habrahabr.ru/post/203148/