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Posted by CmdrTaco on Tuesday December 07, 2010 @11:42AM from the efficient-use-of-space-get-it?? dept.

Phoghat writes "Who knew it could take almost seven minutes to get a tour of the teeny-tiny crew quarters on board the International Space Station? But Expedition 26 Commander Scott Kelly provides an engaging peek inside his personal living space, and an inside look at life aboard the ISS."

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No wasted space (Score:5, Insightful)

by PhxBlue ( 562201 ) writes: on Tuesday December 07, 2010 @12:10PM (#34474588) Homepage Journal

Doesn't surprise me that it would take seven minutes, because while the living quarters might be small, the microgravity environment lets you use literally every square foot. On Earth, you can't use your floor and ceiling as shelves.

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