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Who owns the Space Station?
The International Space Station is a collaborative project involving five space agencies: NASA (US), Roscosmos (Russia), JAXA (Japan), ESA (Europe), and CSA (Canada). No single nation owns it, but agreements dictate its use and maintenance. This partnership allows for shared resources and expertise, making complex missions like the eight-month one in the story possible.
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