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Thales Alenia on-board of next Shuttle mission

Rome, Italy - ISS Nexus 3 and Dome launched in two days

ISS Nexus 3 and Dome will be on-board on next Shuttle "Endeavour", whose launch scheduled in two days. Nexus 3 “Tranquillity” is the 2nd inter-module made by Thales Alenia Space, following “Harmony 2”, linked to ISS (International Space Station) in October 2007. So, ISS living volume will grow to more 75 m3, Nexus 3 with 6,7 m. length and 4,5 width, equipped with 6 docking doors. The Dome is...

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Rome, Italy, 02/05/2010 14:57
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