January 1, 1995
NASA formalized a groundbreaking $750 million contract with Boeing Defense & Space Group to construct the Unity Module, the first U.S. component of the International Space Station. This crucial agreement marked a significant milestone in space exploration history.
November 20, 1998
The first module of the International Space Station, Zarya, was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, marking the beginning of humanity's largest space collaboration project.
The International Space Station's construction officially began with the launch of its first module, Zarya, from Kazakhstan's Baikonur Cosmodrome. This historic event marked the start of humanity's largest international cooperative space project.
