Astronomy
NASA this week begins work to reassemble parts of the International Space Station to create parking spots for two commercial space taxis.The Expedition 42 astronauts Barry Wilmore and Terry Virts are preparing the ISS for a pair of international docking adapters (IDAs) that will allow future commercial crew vehicles to dock.The first spacewalk is set to begin Saturday at 7.10 a.m. (EST).
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Astronomy
NASA's Making Parking Spots On The Space Station For Commercial Taxis
NASA this week begins work to reassemble parts of the International Space Station to create parking spots for two commercial space taxis.The Expedition 42 astronauts Barry Wilmore and Terry Virts are preparing the ISS for a pair of international docking adapters (IDAs) that will allow future commercial crew vehicles to dock.The first spacewalk is set to begin Saturday at 7.10 a.m. (EST).
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