February 3rd, 2003, 09:22 PM
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Re: OT: Shuttle Breaks Up During Re-Entry
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Originally posted by tbontob:
As you say the shear forces of the wind would be extraordinarily high. The friction would heat the pieces to almost molten metal and any residue would be boiled or burnt off before or on impact.
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Well. That did obviously not happen.
A lot of things have shown up that aren't molten metal. Helmets etc.
But I do also think the main reason is to sttop souvenir hunters. And a good reason aswell!
[ February 03, 2003, 19:23: Message edited by: Ruatha ] |
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