Article 1FB1E Nasa makes second attempt to inflate new room at International Space Station

Nasa makes second attempt to inflate new room at International Space Station

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Associated Press at Cape Canaveral, Florida
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Astronaut slowly pumps air into the compartment, 22 seconds' worth, then eight seconds - in second attempt on experimental balloon-like pod

Nasa slowly inflated a new experimental room at the International Space Station on Saturday, with better luck than on the first try two days earlier.

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