NASA Confirms ISS Is Fully Parked For First Time In 25 Years
NASA Confirms ISS Is Fully Parked For First Time In 25 Years
US · Published Dec 5, 2025
For the first time in 25 years, all eight docking ports on the International Space Station are occupied.
Spacecraft from the U.S., Russia, and Japan are docked, creating a rare 'orbital traffic jam.'
The ISS is a hub for scientific research, technological development, and international cooperation in space.
ISS reaches full docking capacity milestone
For the first time in its 25-year history, the International Space Station (ISS) has achieved a remarkable milestone: all eight of its docking ports are fully occupied. This unprecedented situation, described by NASA as a rare “orbital traffic jam,” showcases the station's critical role in international space collaboration and the increasing demand for its facilities.
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