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Astronauts gear up for 2nd spacewalk of mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., 11.21.2009
BY MARCIA DUNN , AP Aerospace Writer
An astronaut is gearing up for the first spacewalk of his career while awaiting the imminent birth of his daughter.
Atlantis crewman Randolph Bresnik will step out Saturday morning to work on the International Space Station. He will be joined by Michael Foreman. It will be the second spacewalk during the shuttle's visit.
Bresnik's wife, Rebecca, is due to give birth any moment read full story...
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