"NASA Celebrates 25 Years of the International Space Station with Before and After Pics"

NASA is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the International Space Station (ISS) by sharing before and after pictures. The ISS, approved by US President Ronald Reagan in 1984, brings together international flight crews and has facilitated over 3,300 research and educational investigations. The station has been visited by 273 people from 21 countries and is crucial for preparing future human explorations to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The ISS will continue to function until at least 2030, with new parts being launched to replace or augment the original components.