Big Space Station Can Have Big Malfunctions
Monday, August 2, 2010 - 15:07
in Astronomy & Space
Like any big machine, the huge International Space Station requires daily maintenance repairs to keep flying in space. Here are some of its biggest or eye-catching malfunctions.
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