The first module of the ISS was launched into space in 1998 and the initial construction of the station took about two years to complete. Human occupation of the station began on November 2, 2000. Since that time, the ISS has been continuously occupied.
rimfire. ( 1 of a cartridge) having the primer in a rim encircling the base. Compare center-fire (def 1). ( 2 of a firearm) designed for the use of such cartridges.
Greek fire. n. 1. (Military) a Byzantine weapon employed in naval warfare from 670 ad. It consisted of an unknown mixture that, when wetted, exploded and was projected, burning, from tubes. 2. (Military) any of several other inflammable mixtures used in warfare up to the 19th century.