Rocket crash may force crew from space station
Monday, August 29, 2011 - 23:32
in Astronomy & Space
The launch failure of an unmanned Russian vehicle will likely mean the cancellation of an upcoming crew rotation. If a remedy cannot be found soon, the six aboard the station may have to leave.NASA warned Monday that the International Space Station may have to be abandoned at least temporarily later this year, following the launch failure of an unmanned Russian rocket that is also used in part to send astronauts to the outpost.