tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143440998478479157.post1457724287928993466..comments2024-03-24T14:47:00.370-07:00Comments on Approaching Pavonis Mons by balloon: Let's all go to the ISSAl Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01517967406876572177noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143440998478479157.post-80136669450789052792013-05-30T06:38:32.329-07:002013-05-30T06:38:32.329-07:00Until 1993, when Russia joined the project, the sp...Until 1993, when Russia joined the project, the space station was called Alpha. And before that it was called Freedom. So my guess is that the use of the term ISS back in 75 was just a coincidence.<br /><br />There's more than anyone could possibly want to know about Speed & Power here: http://www.lookandlearn.com/history/Look-and-Learn-History.pdf<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Andy<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600944114398095734noreply@blogger.com