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Shepherd Seeks Name for New Space Station Home
NASA astronaut Bill Shepherd and two Russian crewmates near Baikonur prepare to launch as they seek a traditional name for the international space station. Shepherd, 51, hopes a chosen designation will bring luck to the voyage and vows to begin operations once aboard. The crew receives formal launch approval, marking a new era in joint human spaceflight with global collaboration.
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