English still the official language of Station, but practicality rules
SPACE TALK: English will be the official language for all air-to-ground communications between International Space Station crews and their controllers at the redundant mission control centers in Houston and Moscow, but don't be surprised if you hear a "da" or a "nyet." Mark Kirasich, who will be one...
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