Whatever the dream, space stations are not that far off. The United States and Russia have had orbiting space stations since 1971 and are now cooperating with other nations to build the International Space Station, a place that will maintain a permanent human presence in space. Photo courtesy NASA Artist's concept of the completed International Space Station. In this edition of HowStuffWorks , we will examine the fascinating world of space stations. Inc. All rights reserved.
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