How long ago was permanent human presence in space?

Permanent human presence in space was 25 years ago.

Permanent human presence in space began on November 2, 2000. That's 25 years, 10 months and 25 days.

as of September 2026

People have lived aboard the International Space Station without a break ever since.

Permanent human presence in space turns 30 on November 2, 2030.

If you were born before November 2, 2000, you're older than permanent human presence in space.

Mind-bender: Permanent human presence in space is closer in time to Microsoft's founding (1975) than to today.

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