And Finally...Cosmonaut kicks up stink after space toilet row
A piddling little problem aboard the International Space Station is reported to have brought about an "almost Cold War-like stand off" between Russian and American astronauts.
Gennady Padalka, 50, has told Russia's Novaya Gazeta newspaper that the three cosmonauts aboard the ISS are no longer permitted to use the toilet, blaming the petty bog ban on differing commercial priorities for the space mission.
"Cosmonauts are above the ongoing squabble, no matter what officials decide," he told the newspaper.
"It's politicians and bureaucrats who can't reach agreement, not us."
According to the Novaya Gazeta report, the new policy means the Russians have also been denied the use of the gym facilities and stick firmly to their own, internationally-regulated rations.
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Tony White
Do you think this is related to the problems with Klingons on Uranus?
Not sure Liam - but I've got the number for a good doctor if you're speaking from personal experience!