Russian extends travel time to International Space Station
The Russian Federal Space Agency says the next manned trip to the International Space Station will be extended from the usual six hours to two days.
The Russian Federal Space Agency says the next manned trip to the International Space Station will be extended from the usual six hours to two days.
Space Exploration
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Earth Sciences
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Economics & Business
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Plants & Animals
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Biotechnology
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Social Sciences
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Environment
Sep 13, 2019
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Plants & Animals
Jun 20, 2019
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Plants & Animals
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Environment
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