The $100 billion space station can be seen from Earth through naked eye.
Countries like China and India are not part of this group.
The space station is funded through 2020 and an expansion until 2024 is under conversation.
This was the long-term objective of NASAs human space programme.
NASAs cost for operating the station is $3 billion a year.
The distance is about 250 miles (400 km) above Earth level.
He also said that I dont give commitment that we Europeans will manage our own take-off into orbit.
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