[FPSPACE] Metaproblems, snakebite, and existential angst

[DEMPSEY, ROBERT C. (JSC-DA8) (NASA)]

Yes a jumper with the ORCA pump can transfer O2 from the orbiter to the O2
ONTO tanks on the Airlock. The orbiter O2 can also be used for prebreath on
the ISS for EVAs going out of the ISS airlock.

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In a message dated 7/31/2005 2:30:43 PM US Mountain Standard Time, 
thomsona at flash.net writes:

> A random question, but can oxygen from the STS life-support system or 
> fuel-cell tanks be transferred to ISS for breathing purposes? 

Visiting orbiters pumped up Mir's atmosphere during Shuttle-Mir missions.

David


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