Russia to Take Olympic Torch on First Space Walk

Two Russian cosmonauts will take the Olympic torch on its first space walk this week in a spectacular showcase for the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi. For safety reasons, the torch will not be lit. That may be a relief for Russia as the flame has gone out many times since the torch relay began last month, a minor setback as President Vladimir Putin tries to use the Games to boost Russia's image. Russian Mikhail Tyurin, American Rick Mastracchio and Japan's Koichi Wakata will have the ...

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