Shuttle, astronauts prep for mid-mission reboost

November 21st, 2008 in Space & Earth / Space Exploration
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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