The International Space Station: a unique space project | DW Documentary

The International Space Station (ISS) is a unique venture. It is the largest project in space the world has ever seen. Since its first component was launched into orbit on 20 November, 1998, the ISS has experienced both highs and lows.

This documentary explores the singular historical situation that made the construction of the ISS possible and hears firsthand from crew members from various nations. It sheds light on the challenges that ISS crews have faced over the years, such as the fact that, for a long time, female astronauts were unable to carry out space walks because there were no suitable space suits available for women. The films also shows how space can be deeply affected by political crises, as events such as the war in Ukraine have been felt in the confined spaces of the ISS. Nonetheless, the International Space Station is proof that nations can work together towards incredible common goals - not for nothing has it been called "humankind’s most valuable machine”. But the end fast approaching. The project was supposed to end in 2024, until the US government agreed to continue operating the ISS until 2030. In 2031, the space station is due to be brought back to Earth using a controlled process of de-orbiting.

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[rosamrc]

Spacial cooperation is the BEST example of borderless scientific cooperation. The James Webb Space Telescope is another FEMOMENAL example! ❤

[nirui.o]

Mir was launched and operated by Soviet Union and later Russia from 1986 to 2001. At the time it was the largest space station out there only surpassed by International Space Station launched a decade later in 1998.
I give my applauds to Mir before any other space stations.

[somaghosh]

International Space Station : Now New International Geopolitical hub.
DW's description and presentation nice.

[Nerinav]

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[RealWatch]

here’s to another 25 years of international friendship in space. we’re all humans

[ZH]

Only after 23 years, the crews in ISS can now say "Hello" to a new and modern space station opposite them in the orbit!

[jameszhou]

The space exploration requires collaboration from all brilliant scientists and engineers in the world. I hope it is all inclusive for all mankind

[aigataylor]

I love the space it gives me good feeling I’m in this space I think People would like to travel to the space

[JudahKommey]

Love your documentary it inspires me❤😊

[delavan]

Four minutes mark, rapidly skipping ahead to see if this is anything more than just a trip down nostalgia lane. Probably not.

[caine-chow]

Expanding into space should be the goal for our species instead of fighting here on Earth and destroying ourselves

[POLICECAMERA]

This video is great for introducing the International Space Station! I also recently discussed other space projects on my channel. But in this video is a different perspective on the universe and space.

[theobserver]

It's a shame the cooperative spirit has died.

[闪白]

This is obviously not the International Space Station, but a space station belonging to a few countries

😢 It may be incredibly expensive, but I think the ISS is worth its full weight in every experiment, contribution and astronaut experience, to be brought down safely to Earth. Or at least a third of it to be placed in the museum of humanity.

[theobserver]

Imagine if people like this ran the world instead of power people.

[sunalwaysshinesonTVs]

New era alright... that's lead us to more fightiung.

[davidnorman]

When was this originally aired or recorded?

[mohammedsaysrashid]

It is a wonderful documentary about international space station around Earth orbs.. international Astronomical Technology ...thank you for your DW documentary channel for sharing

[Poorexampeofhuman]

That's important cooperation not gaining first the other but to, to decide to enter together what was the incredible gesture and symbolistic of the hopes of our two countries collaborating and becoming allies. Which has become quite opposite to the truth.