Sunday, March 30, 2008

BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Space freighter's approach and go


BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Space freighter's approach and go: "Once a seal and electrical connections have been confirmed, and the astronauts have checked the air inside the ATV is safe to breathe - the supplies can be unloaded.

Crews will use Jules Verne like a store cupboard.

They will go into the pressurised vessel to obtain food, clothing and equipment when they need it. Fuel will be piped across to the main station complex; water will be carried out in bags; air will simply be vented from taps.

As the supplies are deplet"
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