In the midst of the snowfields of Greenland lies Alpha Polaris, anAmerican oil research station.

在格陵兰岛中部无尽的雪原中，坐落著一座美国石油勘测站——阿尔法北极星。

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Over time the former antagonists forged an improbable peaceful partnership in the heavens, culminating months ago in the opening of the international space station Alpha.

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It's expected to arrive at space station Alpha at 9:08 p.m.

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Also on tap are four space walks focusing on the station's two Solar Alpha Rotary Joints, which allow the solar panels to track the sun.

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