![The first pieces of the International Space Station, the mated Russian-built Zarya (left) and U.S.-built Unity modules, are backdropped against the blackness of space and Earth's horizon. Zarya is cylinder-shaped and has solar panels that stick out from the body of the module.](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/s88e5157orig.jpg)
25 Years Ago: The First Pieces of the International Space Station
The mated Russian-built Zarya (left) and U.S.-built Unity modules are backdropped against the blackness of space and Earth's horizon shortly after leaving Endeavour's cargo bay. The photo was taken with an electronic still camera at 21:20:21 GMT, Dec. 13.
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TakenDecember 13, 1998
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