31.   Two astronauts had to make an emergency spacewalk to retrieve the craft.

32.   When the needle is inserted the astronauts have their lower extremities inserted in a high-tech sleeping bag that cinches at the waist.

33.   Astronauts have brief scare in releasing satellite.

34.   Astronauts had to contend with water and air leaks and shrill alarms Monday while outfitting a new passageway for spacewalkers on the international space station.

35.   Astronauts have near-instantaneous contact with mission control while in Earth orbit but will face lengthy delays from faraway places such as Mars.

36.   Astronauts would have three levels instead of one in which to spend their off-duty time, providing a homier touch as well as additional privacy.

37.   Astronauts might have to bail out over the Atlantic and ditch the spaceship if another engine failed.

38.   Before beginning their final approach to Zarya, the six astronauts had to steer clear of a chunk of a rocket launched last month from California.

39.   Each astronaut had two Russian crewmates at any given time and was outranked by both.

40.   Even astronauts have to take out the trash.