ISS 2026: 26 Years of Continuous Human Presence in Space
Verified Data Analysis•3/23/2026
Since November 2000, over 270 people from 21 countries have lived aboard the ISS, conducting approximately 250 scientific investigations annually.
Current Operations
A rotating crew of 7 from NASA, Roscosmos, ESA, and JAXA maintains the station and conducts research ranging from biology to Earth observation.
Commercial Transition
NASA is transitioning LEO activities to commercial partners. Axiom Space is building the first commercial space station module.
People Also Ask
How long have humans been on ISS?
Over 25 years
How many crew?
Typically 7 astronauts
When retirement?
Planned through 2030
Sources
Primary sources include NASA Open APIs and official mission data feeds.