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.
Bushfire (sometimes written âbush fireâ) An unplanned fire in bush. This is a general term, uniquely used by Australians, and includes grass fires, forest fires and scrub fires, i.e. any fire outside the built-up urban environment. Also sometimes known as a wildfire.