Station Crew Preps for Arrivals; Conducts Research

The Expedition 25 crew members aboard the International Space Station focused Thursday on preparations for a rendezvous with a Russian cargo ship set for Saturday and the arrival of space shuttle Discovery set for next week. They also conducted scientific research in a variety of areas.

The ISS Progress 40 cargo craft is on its way to the International Space Station following its launch Wednesday from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The Russian cargo craft is delivering 1,918 pounds o [...]

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