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New Russian ISS docking gear test fails

Moscow, Russia - Mishaps continue for Roscosmos

A test of the new Russian spacecraft docking gear failed today. The programme aims to develop a new docking system for the International Space Station. The news was revealed in the morning by the Russian and American space agencies. A new docking attempt is scheduled on Sunday. The craft is currently orbiting at a safe distance from the ISS. In particular, the Russian project is based on the...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1143774
Rome, Italy, 07/24/2012 18:09
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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