Drips in Space
2007-10-17 21:48:10.01045+02 by petronius 0 comments
Over the summer three Russian built computers at the International Space Station seized up and endangered the attitude control and life support systems. The Russians blamed "dirty" power coming from the new US built solar array. However, after tearing the things apart the crew found that pins in the badly designed cable system had corroded from condensation produced by the nearby dehumidifier. As space reporter James Oberg reports, this summers shuttle flight brought up replacement parts, including a cable 40 centimeters too short. Thanks to the replacements and some duct tape, the computers are now humming right along.
In other news, President Putin has promised Iran more help completing their nuclear reactors.