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OT: Space Shuttle returns to flight
Shuttle lifts off
Great to see the shuttle back in action.
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July 27th, 2005, 06:31 AM
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Re: OT: Space Shuttle returns to flight
Great news about the successful lift off, but:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4719847.stm
What will they do if they find the shuttle is not fit for re-entry? Can they fix it up there, or would they have to use the escape modules on the ISS to get the crew home? Are there anough escape modules to bring them all back down? |
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Re: OT: Space Shuttle returns to flight
I think they have some resin putty to place over any damaged tiles.
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July 27th, 2005, 07:41 AM
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Re: OT: Space Shuttle returns to flight
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I think they have some resin putty to place over any damaged tiles.
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And this putty is as good as the asbestos for heat resistance? Why not just make the entire shuttle out of it? |
July 27th, 2005, 09:37 AM
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Re: OT: Space Shuttle returns to flight
Its about damn time too!
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July 27th, 2005, 07:50 PM
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Re: OT: Space Shuttle returns to flight
More expensive?
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July 27th, 2005, 10:46 PM
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Re: OT: Space Shuttle returns to flight
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And this putty is as good as the asbestos for heat resistance? Why not just make the entire shuttle out of it?
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Probably it's as good for heat resistance on one trip. The tiels are designed to last for several reentries. The Giant Drushokan Space Booger would get the job done once, but it would have to be rebuilt after every flight.
Makes me think of that SNL skit about the "Adobe" car. 
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Re: OT: Space Shuttle returns to flight
I just hope it lands safely.
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July 28th, 2005, 06:48 AM
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Re: OT: Space Shuttle returns to flight
That's too bad. But maybe it will help get the next generation of space craft out just a little bit faster...
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