Space Station Widow Damage

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This quarter-inch diameter chip was photographed by British astronaut Tim Peake from inside the Cupola module of the International Space Station. Alarmingly, it’s actually in one of the windows.

Caused by a space debris impact, it’s not a big crack nor could it do any harm to the multi-layered station window—but it’s still not a nice thing to see when you’re in orbit. It was probably caused by “a paint flake or a small metal fragment no bigger than a few thousandths of a millimeter across,” according to the European Space Agency.

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Fans express dissappointment after Christian band DC Talk announces reunion plans

When a band once labeled the “most-popular overtly Christian act of all-time” announced its plans to reunite — on a cruise — many fans let the band know they are disappointed.

DC Talk, which has been on what it called an “intermission” for the past 15 years, recently told fans to watch for a big announcement coming today, May 11. Many believed the group would be reuniting for a tour, performing its hits such as “Jesus Freak” and “The Hardway,” but instead were told they may join the trio on a cruise in mid-July.

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And here’s a second article for the heck of it – dc Talk reunion sparks a backlash

It’s been 16 years. In 2017, the intermission ends. dc talk will be performing live along with Newsboys, TobyMac, Kevin Max, Finding Favour, Capital Kings, Ryan Stevenson and Hollyn on the Jesus Freak Cruise. Sailing June 11-15, 2017 to the Bahamas and Half Moon Cay. Booking opens Monday May 16th at 8:30am ET on jesusfreakcruise.com.

The leave from Miami, and per the cruise website:

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Each person will pay $299 in taxes, gratuities, booking and port fees. The price below does not include the fees but they ARE included in the monthly payment.

More than two people? Third and fourth passengers in the stateroom are $499 per person, plus $299 per person in fees.

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