The International Space Station is 15 years old

15 years is the deadline to ensure the presence of the International Space Station in orbit, but ISS will continue to operate at least until 2020.

"It is now possible to say exactly that the next step in the space conquest career is that interplanetary flights will be implemented, based on the experience gained from ISS ' , ITAR-TASS leads statement by the successful astronaut, Mr. Sergei Krikalev Head of the Astronaut Training Center (CTC) named Gagarin, on the occasion of celebrating the anniversary.

Teflon, microwaves, many alloys, water filtration systems, vaccines and medicines - all of which, from the experts' point of view, will not be available without the Space Station. Photos from ISS help to cope with natural disasters and conduct agricultural economics, education programs that inspire future scientists, engineers and space explorers.

ISS embodies the convergence of the most advanced technologies of modern civilization and the rich rich Russian experience in cosmic activities.