I've been stuck in a Boston Globe rut for a long time now, but that seems to be changing. No paper purchase today, readers.
"Rocket failure could prompt evacuation of space station; New crew on hold as Russians seek clues to accident" August 30, 2011|By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Astronauts might need to take the unprecedented step of temporarily abandoning the International Space Station if last week’s Russian launch accident prevents new crews from flying there this fall.
Until officials figure out what went wrong with Russia’s essential Soyuz rockets, there will be no way to launch any more astronauts before the current residents have to leave in mid-November.
The unsettling predicament comes just weeks after NASA’s final space shuttle flight....
Because funneling money to Wall Street and making wars on Israel's enemies is more important.
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Also see: Making Space For Russia
