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Shuttle Mission Under Way

Posted by Hemos on from the another-succesful-trip dept.

TOTKChief writes "Normally, a Shuttle launch isn't all that interesting, right? Well, the STS-106 (ISS 2A.2b) mission was interesting because it used a very small launch window in order to save fuel, which is a good thing. SpaceRef has good coverage of STS-106 up and running, including some of the on-board science -- most notably a neat protein crystal growth experiment that was worked on by a good friend of mine. NASA needs to get cracking, though, because an ambitious launch schedule awaits."

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  1. why by AbbyNormal · · Score: 2

    don't they use a small "Launch linux" instead? Would prevent crashing entirely!

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    Sig it.
  2. First thing to be installed... by mduell · · Score: 2

    I was just listening to MSNBC on cable and they said that the first thing they would install on the ISS would be a toilet. Hrm...

    Mark Duell