Space tourist Tito cleared for possible space station flight
Dennis Tito, the California entrepreneur, may fly to the Alpha station for a one week visit after international partners discuss the plan. The arrangement is an exception and not a general opening for tourists. Tito paid $20 million for the ride on a Russian Soyuz with a crew scheduled to dock.
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Aegis system debated for Taiwan amid delay and cost
Washington debate centers on selling the Aegis battle system to Taipei. The system in development to defend carrier groups faces lack of complete sea based missiles and high costs, with analysts noting Taiwan remains exposed to submarine and missile threats.
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Ford faults tire design in Explorer Firestone crashes
Ford analysis assigns blame to tire design and manufacturing flaws and to customer tire care for accidents linked to Firestone tires on the Explorer. It notes tread separation on the driver rear tire caused most fatal rollovers, with 623 of 1,171 claims involving that tire.
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