Santa arrives early for space crew
Published: 30 November, 2008, 13:51
An unmanned Russian cargo ship has brought Christmas presents for the crew on the International Space Station.
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Published: 30 November, 2008, 13:51
An unmanned Russian cargo ship has brought Christmas presents for the crew on the International Space Station.