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First generation of stations. Can't bring supplies other than with the crew's ship - no transport spacecrafts docking. ISS is a couple of generations ahead. Ro
by avmich 6y ago
First generation of stations. Can't bring supplies other than with the crew's ship - no transport spacecrafts docking.
ISS is a couple of generations ahead. Robotic arm, massive solar panels, modular construction, adaptation for unforeseen tasks, reliability in the face of a loss of some transportation options, international cooperation...