All Things Considered
Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006
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to Wednesday's show · Feb. 1,
2006
NASA
Space Suit to Orbit Earth
A worn-out space suit on the International Space Station is getting a second life as a satellite. On Friday, astronauts will throw the suit out the orbiter's hatch. Those stuck on Earth will be able to track and listen to the suit as it circles the planet.
Web Extra: See the SuitSat