NASA astronaut preps for next space station mission

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NASA astronaut preps for next space station mission

Expedition 49 NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough and two Russian cosmonauts are in the final stages of training for their Sept. 23 launch to the International Space...

Federal News Network Staff

September 2, 2016 8:33 am

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Expedition 49 prime and backup crew members depart the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center (GCTC) museum on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 in Star City, Russia. The crew visited the museum as part of their traditional prelaunch ceremonies.

(Photo by Bill Ingalls/NASA)

NASA astronaut preps for next space station mission

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