on the newly expanded International Space Station (ISS.) During its 10 years of construction the orbiting lab has been continuously occupied by only two or three people at a time. Today's arrival of three astronauts in a Soyuz capsule begins the full compliment of a crew of six.
When the space shuttle Endeavour flies next month it will temporarily staff the ISS by 13 occupants, the greatest number of ape-descendants in orbit at any time in history.
The new crew of six will toast by drinking water distilled from their own urine. Cheers!
Friday, May 29, 2009
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