The International Space Station as a Human Abode

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The New York Times published an article celebrating the 20th anniversary of the International Space Station (ISS) being continuously occupied, highlighting its interior features through images and a timeline. The article showcases various aspects of life aboard the ISS, including the use of duct tape for repairs, although no mention of WD-40 was made. Additionally, the discussion references a nostalgic series of radio sketches from the 1990s about the MIR space station, titled "MIR geht's gut," which humorously addressed challenges faced by the station.

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The NY Times, on the 20th anniversary (on Halloween) of the ISS being continuously occupies, published an article (with lots of pictures and a really cool time line) showing what the inside of the ISS is like.

Duct tape on the ISS (didn't see any WD-40):
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Galley:
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Science stuff:
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That reminds me of a series of radio sketches in the 90's about the MIR after the fire and the docking crash titled: "MIR geht's gut" which means "I am fine."
 

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