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Old September 23rd 06, 10:10 PM posted to sci.space.policy,sci.space.shuttle,sci.space.station
Jorge R. Frank
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Default What determines when the shuttle has to return to earth?

"Matt" wrote in news:1159020344.778591.171480
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Water supply is usually the limiting factor.


Nope, water is usually so plentiful they transfer it to ISS or dump it
overboard. The limiting factor is usually cryo, followed by LiOH cans.


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