Anousheh Ansari En Route to ISS...
...greeted by "toxic irritant"
by Carol Pinchefsky
by Carol Pinchefsky
Anousheh Ansari is currently en route to the International Space Station
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ISS), after a successful launch this morning. Ansari, who does not consider herself a "space tourist," views herself as an ambassador for space travel during her 10-day stay.
However, the ISS is currently experiencing technical difficulties after an oxygen generator "spilled a toxic irritant," according to an MSNBC article.
The incident was declared only a minor emergency, which the crew mopped up to immediately, to no ill effect. The generator is running smoothly.
Good thing too: 10 days is an awfully long time to go without oxygen.
Anousheh Ansari is currently en route to the International Space Station
(
ISS), after a successful launch this morning. Ansari, who does not consider herself a "space tourist," views herself as an ambassador for space travel during her 10-day stay. However, the ISS
is currently experiencing technical difficulties after an oxygen generator "spilled a toxic irritant," according to an MSNBC article. The incident was declared only a minor emergency, which the crew mopped up to immediately, to no ill effect. The generator is running smoothly.
Good thing too: 10 days is an awfully long time to go without oxygen.
