In the United States, NASA's space station program manager told reporters Monday that the timing of the rescheduled mission could force the temporary de-manning of the space station later this year.

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Her focus included emphasizing Air Force core values, its mission in space, and funding for F-22 fighters.

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At some point, the space agency lost sight of the fact that part of its mission is to dream, and that the force of that dream would lead to the purpose of its science.

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Haignere, an air force pilot who visited Mir for three weeks in 1993, plans two space walks during his mission.

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