Shuttle, astronauts prep for mid-mission reboost

November 21, 2008 By MIKE SCHNEIDER , Associated Press Writer Shuttle, astronauts prep for mid-mission reboost (AP)

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In this image from NASA TV, mission specialist Shane Kimbrough cleans and lubricates the end of the International Space Stations' robotic arm during a space walk, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008. (AP Photo/NASA TV)

(AP) -- Astronauts at the international space station prepared to work on a urine-recycling contraption and re-fire the space shuttle's thrusters Friday, before enjoying a half-day off to reboost their own energy.



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    The astronauts had hoped to run a test batch of urine through the contraption Thursday, but a caution alarm usually caused by combustion delayed those plans. Flight controllers believe it was a false alarm because they didn't notice smoke or a combustible odor.

    ...whoever peed into the bag problem let one rip right afterwards and voila instant gas detection alarm! lol

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