13 August 2008

Russo-Georgian conflict may affect ISS

The Russo-Georgian conflict has ripples affecting the region and the rest of the war. Those ripples may be extending into outer-space vis a vis the International Space Station. Of particular concern is the fact that the Space Shuttle is quickly approaching retirement, which means travel to and from the station will rely almost exclusively on the Russian Soyuz rockets.

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