SUMMARY: NASA has rejected a Russian proposal to lengthen missions on board the International Space Station up to a year. By extending the mission times, cash-starved Russia could enable more tourists to visit the station, and help cover its costs - without the shuttle, Russian has shouldered the burden of sending people to and from the station. NASA didn't reject the concept outright, but said that this wasn't the best time to extend the stay, giving the Russians room for further negotiations.

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I think that NASA is trying to get a better deal. They know that a presidental race is coming up and, depending on who is elected, anything might happen. They are playing it safe for the time being.

its not fair, russia want go to mars too, but must to DO and PAY and LAUNCH a lot for ISS, lazy NASA!! you should get the shuttle back to space, so ESA can laucnh Colombus module, can only by the shuttle. NASA actually sucker and sucker in some time.

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