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Dave's Next Book

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David J. Shayler and Michael D. Shayler
Publication in 2026

BIS Space Chronicle

The April 2026 issue is now available. £7.99 from the BIS.

NOTE: The April 2026 issue is the final one edited by Dave Shayler and the last to be featured on this website. Further issues can be obtained directly from the BIS

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ISS Expedition Zero

The 7th and final part of the story of early ISS operations added

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Profile of Aleksandr Samokutyaev added

Apollo 7

Mission Report Added

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