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International Space Station Gyroscope Fails

b00m3rang writes "Reuters reports that one of the three working gyroscopes that keep the international space station stable and in the right position stopped working, just hours after a new two-man crew moved in for a half-year stay."

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  1. Hrmm by acehole · · Score: 0, Redundant

    So when was the last time the station had maintainence?

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  2. Re:what about redundancy by jginspace · · Score: 0, Redundant

    they have four. two are still working. if one more goes they'll have to use thrusters to keep it steady