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.
Back Fire - A fire set along the inner edge of a fire line to consume the fuel in the path of a wildfire and/or change the direction of force of the fire's convection column. Backing Fire - Fire spreading, or ignited to spread, into (against) the wind or down slope.