... that a Russian rocket put the first module into space. One of the most recent developments was on June the 3rd 1999 when the Space Shuttle Discovery docked with the station and left two tons of supplies and equipment. At present it looks likely to be finished by 2004. It will be ... it to impress their people and to better their enemies. I also think that the recruitment of scientists like Von Braun was an important factor. Their knowledge and expertise enabled development to take place at a quicker rate. The above two factors led to the ISS, as they were what started the ball ... import...

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