Does anyone have any more information on Russia's planned "Parom" spacecraft? The idea of a space tug sounds interesting considering that NASA is retiring the Shuttle in 2010. I wonder if it would be possible for the spacecraft to transport large lab modules that NASA is obligated to launch (i.e. Columbus, Kibo) from LEO to the ISS?
Chris Bergin - 20/8/2005 6:56 AMSo what happens if the Shuttle isn't ready to fly by March and Congress doesn't approve NASA buying launch and lifeboat services from Russia?