Archive - Jul 15, 2011
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President Obama speaks with STS-135, ISS crews
Well, at least someone got to talk to them.
President Obama speaks with STS-135, ISS crews
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Cargo Transfers for Station and Shuttle Crews
The Expedition 28 and STS-135 crew members continued their focus on cargo transfers Thursday aboard the International Space Station. They also had time for news media interviews, exercise and some welcome off-duty time.
Unloading of the multi-purpose logistics module Raffaello’s 9,400 pounds of cargo was well over half complete. Transfer of its remaining cargo to the station was expected to be finished Friday or Saturday.
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Gagarin statue unveiled in London
A statue has been unveiled in London to celebrate the first spaceman-Yuri Gagarin.
The figure,which has been placed just off the mall next to admiralty arch,features the cosmonaut in his flight suit and standing on a globe.
Gagarin shook the world when it was announced on the 12th april 1961 that he had circled the earth in a spacecraft.
A host of dignitaries were present for the unveiling,including the cosmonaut's daughter Elena Gagarina.