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Old February 22nd 06, 04:56 AM posted to sci.space.policy
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Default Griffin on Loss of U.S. Space Leadership

"Ed Kyle" wrote in
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That is a 2.09 metric ton (tonne) up/down differential, but
no mention of how much mass was brought down from ISS.
Irritating, yes, that NASA didn't bother to mention how much
mass was taken to and returned from ISS. I would be
surprised if they hauled 2 tonnes of garbage down.


I wouldn't. There hadn't been a shuttle to ISS in two and a half years, and
Progress is limited in the amount of garbage it can haul (both hatch
diameter and CG limits).


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