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ISS (International Space Station) in troubles

Moscow, Russia – One gyro and half, of the four mounted, is still operating

A series of technical problems is troubling the ISS astronauts. After one of the four gyros (used to stabilize the station during orbital flight) failed during 6th expedition (25 Nov. 2002 to 3 May 2003), a second has turned off Wednesday at 8:18pm (GMT). NASA Spokesman Kelly Humphries said that "This is not a crew safety issue" that ISS can operate on just two gyros considering is still available...

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Rome, Italy, 04/23/2004 15:40
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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