Astronauts Might Have To Abandon Space Station

By MARCIA DUNN, Associated Press
Mon, 08/29/2011 - 6:44pm

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- Astronauts may need to take the unprecedented step of temporarily abandoning the International Space Station if last week's Russian launch accident prevents new crews from flying there this fall....

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