On this historic day in 1998, the International Space Station opened for the very first time in orbit, welcoming the six-member STS-88 crew aboard to finalize installation. Since then, a future of assembly has continued as seven international and commercial partners installed 43 modules and elements to the orbiting laboratory and more than 270 individuals representing over 20 countries and five international partners have visited. #nasa #international #space #station #iss25 #assembly #sts88 #crew #astronaut #orbiting #laboratory