1.   After the module is connected, the outpost will be ready for its first resident crew of astronauts and cosmonauts in late October.

2.   Commanded by American Bill Shepherd, the first resident crew is tentatively scheduled to lift off for a stay of three to four months in late October.

3.   Its arrival will permit the first resident crew of astronauts and cosmonauts to arrive in November.

4.   NASA said it became aware of a rapidly escalating cost problem late last year after the orbital base received its Russian crew module and first resident crew.

5.   Plans to expand from three to seven resident crew members were derailed as a result.

6.   Shuttleworth has been welcomed at the center, touring the facilities, taking part in safety training and speaking with the resident crew aboard the station from mission control.

7.   The activities will prepare the orbital outpost for the arrival of the Russian crew module in July and the first resident crew of astronauts and cosmonauts late this year.

8.   The astronauts left two tons of supplies for the first resident crew that is scheduled to arrive in March.

9.   The first resident crew of the station is not only highly trained, it also has a great deal of experience in space.

10.   The gear will be needed by the first resident crew expected to arrive early next year.