The work detail wired up new lithium batteries that are used when the space station is on the nighttime side of Earth.
2017
Posted inNation & World, News
Watch: Space-walking astronauts replacing old batteries
Replacing decade-old, nickel-hydrogen batteries with better charging lithium-ion ones has been cumbersome and time-consuming.
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Posted inLifestyle
Horoscopes for Jan. 6, 2017
Virgos enjoy the only five-star day – and should lower their stress.
Posted inMaine, News
Waldoboro man killed when pickup slams into plow truck on Maine Turnpike
The plow truck was parked near the median in Wells with its lights flashing to protect workers dealing with an earlier accident.
Posted inMaine, News
Victim identified in fatal pickup-snowplow collision on Maine Turnpike
The snowplow was working in the far left travel lane on the turnpike in Wells.
Posted inEditorials
Our Opinion: Body camera policy should be clarified
It’s good that South Portland — and others — are utilizing the technology, but it has to be done with transparency.
Posted inBill Nemitz
Bill Nemitz: Hijackers of handicapped spaces give cold comfort to those who need them
It’s a problem year-round, and especially in the snow and ice of winter.
Posted inMaine, News
Trucker in fatal crash hid medical condition, a possible crime
Records show John K. Kamau of Massachusetts concealed his diabetes to get clearance to cross state lines. Later on the Maine Turnpike, his truck slammed into a car, killing two.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Natural gas storage wouldn’t benefit Maine consumers, consultant says
An analysis filed with Maine regulators discourages pursuit of competing plans aimed at lowering energy costs.
Posted inOp-Eds
Column: Sessions misleads on civil rights record
The attorney general nominee is no champion, despite his claims.