By Deven Coldewey From TechCrunch

1984: Reagan proposes the ISS — without Russia

1993: Clinton adds Russia to the bill

1998: The first components, Zarya and Unity, launch to orbit

Endeavour approaches Zarya when the latter was the only component in place.

2000: The first of many long-term occupants arrive

From left: Shepherd, Gidzenko and Krikalev, aboard the station.

2003: Columbia disaster delays expansion

2007: Kibo goes up

2010: Enter the Cupola

2014: Beautiful timelapses

2015: Gennady Padalka sets time in space record

2016: Chinese station calling ISS, please pick up

2018: Soyuz accident threatens long-term occupation

2019? First commercial crew mission and beyond