"Lee Jay" wrote in message
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Katipo wrote:
Something I have always wondered...

Why is it, that after a shuttle docks with the space station, it takes
nearly two hours for them to get around to opening the hatches?

Because they'd prefer to *verify* a good mechanical and pressure seal
to prevent themselves and/or all of their air from accidentally being
blown into space.

Seems like a good idea to me.

Lee Jay


Well I figured it would be kind of stupid to open the hatch before you
confirmed that the seal is good. However I'm surprised it takes so long.

Katipo