NASA studies stuck hatch during ISS construction prep
NASA reviewed documents and video to determine if astronauts Tamara Jernigan and Thomas Jones could free a jammed hatch for a critical spacewalk. The hatch could not be opened despite attempts, delaying spacewalk No. 2 and forcing engineers to reassess external drive mechanics ahead of station assembly set to begin with a Russian launch in 1997.
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F-117 Stealth Jets Stay in Kuwait to Deter Iraq and Iran
Defense Secretary Perry orders eight F 117s to remain in Kuwait as long as needed as part of a Gulf deterrent. He warns against threats from Saddam Hussein and notes U S forces in the region number about 5 000. Perry says Iran’s naval maneuvers are show not a serious training exercise and cites past Desert Storm missions.
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Romania inaugurates first democratically chosen president
Geology professor Emil Constantinescu was sworn in as Romania’s president seven years after the overthrow of Ceausescu. He vowed peace and prosperity, warned of hard times, and moved to redefine the presidential palace by removing armored vehicles and reshaping staff.
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