This is a fantastic story, if a bit depressing. I didn't have an account on the forum when I started reasing this, but now that I do I have to say: I praise you sir!
ISS - It has some very interesting modules all from different countries which help a lot. It is very large and can be seen from space. And it is easily reachable for poorer/non-spacefaring countries. Although I do like the Saylut space stations mainly because of their boosters which allow navigation in space.