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Astronauts enter Harmony for first time

10-27-2007 · European Space Agency (ESA)

ESA astronaut Paolo Nespoli and Expedition 16 Commander Peggy Whitson were the first astronauts to enter the newest addition to the International Space Station after opening Harmony's hatch at 14:24 CEST (12:24 UT) today.

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