1.   Beginning in early November, an American and two Russian astronauts are to begin permanent staffing of the station with a four-month tour.

2.   Discovery will remain docked until Monday to deliver food, water, personal items and technical equipment for two Russian astronauts who will remain aboard the station until August.

3.   Even if they had more free time, there are a dwindling number of Russian astronauts with whom to chat.

4.   In her conversation with the president, Dr. Lucid had only praise for the Russian astronauts.

5.   Marine Col. Robert Cabana, the commander, entered the U.S.-made Unity connecting module with Russian astronaut Sergei Krikalev at his side.

6.   One crew member is the second Russian astronaut to fly on a shuttle.

7.   Russian astronauts also have unparalleled experience in long duration space travel.

8.   Russian astronauts Anatoly Y. Solovyev and Nikolai M. Budarin, who rode into space on the shuttle, will be left behind as the new Mir crew.

9.   Russian space officials said the two Russian astronauts aboard the station could perform a space walk as early as Monday.

10.   Some American research projects would replace Russian efforts on the station, but the work might end up being done by Russian astronauts.