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.
flare verb (BURN BRIGHTLY) âº [ 1  I ] to burn brightly either for a short time or not regularly: âº [ 2  I ] also flare up When something bad such as violence, pain, or anger flares (up), it suddenly starts or gets much worse: âº [ 3  I or T ] to (cause to) become wider: âº [  C ] a sudden increase in the brightness of a fire: