Population of space
While human population records in orbit developed from 1 in 1961, 2 in 1962, 4–7 in 1969, 7–11 in 1984 and 13 in 1995,[1] to 14 in 2021, 17 in 2023[2] and 19 in 2024,[3] developing into a continuous population of no less than 10 people on two space stations since 5 June 2022 (as of 2024).[4] The ISS has hosted the most people in space at the same time, reaching 13 for the first time during the eleven day docking of STS-127 in 2009.[5]
The below image says 16 people in 2009 although I don't think it's accurate.
References
- ^ Tariq Malik (27 March 2009). "Population in Space at Historic High: 13". Space.com. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ Pearlman, Robert Z. (30 May 2023). "New record! 17 people are in Earth orbit at the same time right now". Space.com. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ Wall, Mike (11 September 2024). "New record! 19 people are orbiting Earth right now". Space.com. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "Human Spaceflight: Rides". Jonathan's Space Report. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "Mission STS-127". Canadian Space Agency. 13 August 2008. Retrieved 20 October 2021.