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.
Definition of rim. 1  1a : brinkb : the outer often curved or circular edge or border of something. 2  2a : the outer part of a wheel joined to the hub usually by spokesb : a removable outer metal band on an automobile wheel to which the tire is attached. 3  3 : frame 4c( 1)