Shuttle Columbia Explodes in Atmosphere on Reentry - Page 3

andrewas · 02-01-2003, 10:57 AM

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Originally posted by WillowIX:
There have been un-confirmed information about some parts falling off the shuttle at its start.

Thermal insulations from the ET which caused minor damage to the heat shield on the port wing from what I read. Was judged to be minor, but it ay have been a contributing factor.

Micah Foehammer · 02-01-2003, 11:00 AM

Thermal insulation or ice from the fuel boosters. NASA was apparently aware of the damage and if I heard this part right, the crew did an in flight inspection of the damage and judged it to be minimal.

Gabrielles blades · 02-01-2003, 11:18 AM

This must be a warning sent by murphys law

just on the news a while ago i heard nasa was looking for teachers to go on shuttle missions again, the teachers were excited just like the last time they were given this chance and a shuttle blew up.

Ziroc · 02-01-2003, 11:33 AM

Oh man, they can't ground the shuttle fleet TOO long, we have people on the Int' space station! (didn't think of THAT!)

Arvon · 02-01-2003, 11:52 AM

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Originally posted by Ziroc:
Oh man, they can't ground the shuttle fleet TOO long, we have people on the Int' space station! (didn't think of THAT!)

That's not a problem...there's a Soyute (sp?) 'lifrboat attached to the Space Station.

Rageheart · 02-01-2003, 11:57 AM

OH no not agian..........

Memnoch · 02-01-2003, 12:01 PM

I'm very sorry to hear this...I hope there weren't any casualties on the ground as well.

Kaltia · 02-01-2003, 12:07 PM

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Originally posted by Memnoch:
I'm very sorry to hear this...I hope there weren't any casualties on the ground as well.

You know, I never even thought about that. Does anyone know?

Arvon · 02-01-2003, 12:14 PM

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Originally posted by Kaltia:

quote:
Originally posted by Memnoch:
I'm very sorry to hear this...I hope there weren't any casualties on the ground as well.

You know, I never even thought about that. Does anyone know?[/QUOTE]Not unless some dummy has gone to find the debris, which may be toxic.

Micah Foehammer · 02-01-2003, 12:14 PM

No reported ground casualties, although NASA is urging people to stay away from the debris as some of it may be toxic.

02-01-2003, 11:00 AM	#22
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02-01-2003, 11:57 AM	#26
Rageheart Emerald Dragon Join Date: September 12, 2002 Location: ??? Age: 34 Posts: 929	OH no not agian.......... __________________ Matt never had been on the team before, so we knew he was lying.

02-01-2003, 12:01 PM	#27
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	I'm very sorry to hear this...I hope there weren't any casualties on the ground as well. __________________

02-01-2003, 12:14 PM	#30
Micah Foehammer Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: November 15, 2001 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 3,253	No reported ground casualties, although NASA is urging people to stay away from the debris as some of it may be toxic. __________________ “Every tavern’s an opportunity, I say.”

02-01-2003, 11:18 AM	#23
Gabrielles blades Baaz Draconian Join Date: April 26, 2002 Location: florida Age: 42 Posts: 761	This must be a warning sent by murphys law just on the news a while ago i heard nasa was looking for teachers to go on shuttle missions again, the teachers were excited just like the last time they were given this chance and a shuttle blew up.

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