Once upon a time in a solar system far far away. OK, perhaps we should stop right there. After all, we haven't really got much further than the end of our noses, let alone be in the position to create folklore (for real!) from our adventures in outer space. However, if you have ever wondered how the International Space Station got from this on the left...

...to this below - then click one of the images to find out. It is an awesome flash generated time line. Release the inner nerd - you know that you want to!