The New York Times has a good article on the Space Station Malfunction Prompts Shutdowns. Fortunately, there is a backup cooling pump. But after reading this article, it does cross the mind that, when the Shuttle is retired, ISS is going to be very vulnerable should any large mass items fail, items that only the Shuttle can loft.
Space Station’s Cooling Pump Fails
The New York Times has a good article on the Space Station Malfunction Prompts Shutdowns. Fortunately, there is a backup cooling pump. But after reading this article, it does cross the mind that, when the Shuttle is retired, ISS is going to be very vulnerable should any large mass items fail, items that only the Shuttle can loft.