Half of Space Station’s cooling system shuts down

**Jason** · 08-01-2010, 02:07 PM

Nasa managers gave preliminary approval for a pair of spacewalks to fix the problem, the first of which would take place later this week.

Without the controls, temperatures on the Space Station’s Sun side can reach up to 250F (121C), while they can drop to -250F (-157C) on the dark side, according to Nasa.

“There might be a comfortable spot somewhere in the middle of the station, but searching for it wouldn’t be much fun,” a statement on its website said.

Officials stressed that the six occupants – three Americans and three Russians – were in no danger, and that the orbiting complex was in a stable situation. Much of the station is operating on a single string, however, with no safeguard in case of further cooling system failures.

more Half of Space Station’s cooling system shuts down - Telegraph

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Jason Guard Dog 2012 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 3,126 Lodge:	Half of Space Station’s cooling system shuts down Nasa managers gave preliminary approval for a pair of spacewalks to fix the problem, the first of which would take place later this week. Without the controls, temperatures on the Space Station’s Sun side can reach up to 250F (121C), while they can drop to -250F (-157C) on the dark side, according to Nasa. “There might be a comfortable spot somewhere in the middle of the station, but searching for it wouldn’t be much fun,” a statement on its website said. Officials stressed that the six occupants – three Americans and three Russians – were in no danger, and that the orbiting complex was in a stable situation. Much of the station is operating on a single string, however, with no safeguard in case of further cooling system failures. more Half of Space Station’s cooling system shuts down - Telegraph __________________ Is trom an t-ualach an leisce. Ni heolas go haontios Agus na damnaithe fágtha gan focal Glaoigh ormsa i measc na naomh The sky is not the limit there are footprints on the moon.

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