Shuttle Columbia Explodes in Atmosphere on Reentry - Page 4

Kaltia · 02-01-2003, 12:16 PM

Quote:

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

Well...at least that's good to hear.

Wulfere · 02-01-2003, 01:11 PM

The space shuttle carries large quantities of Hydrozine for thrusters manuevers and other compunds, not to mention some other materials that are toxic to humans. Yes, the containers can withstand the fall. They are designed to be tough so that a micrometeorite impact would have minimal damage. This will ground the shuttle fleet until they finish the investigation. Several months at least.

At least, though they died, they died living out a dream. They understood the dangers. God Bless them.

Azred · 02-01-2003, 01:26 PM

It is highly unlikely that any sort of fuel remains intact on any debris that has fallen to the ground. 200,000 ft (61,000 m), 12,500 mph (20,115 kph), and an explosion would have vaporized any fuel. Personally, I don't believe that any debris is toxic in any way (unless it is radioactive [img]graemlins/beigesmilewinkgrin.gif[/img] ); however, no one should pick up debris because that would interfere with any investigation.

I do have a couple of questions, though: 1) Is it possible to have a vapor trail at 200,000 ft? 2) Why is NASA insisting that fuel may remain on debris that has fallen?

I saw the Challenger explode back in 1986. How sadly unfortunate that this has happened again. I certainly hope the investigation proceeds quickly and that the entire program begins normal operations soon. My condolonces to friends and families of the victims.

Attalus · 02-01-2003, 01:27 PM

There have been reports of groups of people, roaming around, looking for debris. Stupid twits, I hope they have the sense to report any finds to the authoritities.

02-01-2003, 01:47 PM

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Kaltia · 02-01-2003, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Attalus:
There have been reports of groups of people, roaming around, looking for debris. Stupid twits, I hope they have the sense to report any finds to the authoritities.

Before or after they die of toxic poisoning?

Aelia Jusa · 02-01-2003, 04:03 PM

What terrible news

. Together with the Sydney train crash 2 days ago that killed 8, there's been too much tragedy lately

Paladin2000 · 02-01-2003, 04:05 PM

OMG, that is awful!!! Any update on what might be the cause of the accident?

Attalus · 02-01-2003, 04:17 PM

They are showing debris on CNN, now. Geez, the thing broke into a million pieces.

SecretMaster · 02-01-2003, 04:22 PM

I've been watching breaking news for awhile now. The shuttle exploded around 200,007 feet in the air, and its been scattered all over the states. Bush has already made his speech, what a tradgedy.

02-01-2003, 01:26 PM	#33
Azred Drow Priestess Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex Age: 54 Posts: 4,037	It is highly unlikely that any sort of fuel remains intact on any debris that has fallen to the ground. 200,000 ft (61,000 m), 12,500 mph (20,115 kph), and an explosion would have vaporized any fuel. Personally, I don't believe that any debris is toxic in any way (unless it is radioactive [img]graemlins/beigesmilewinkgrin.gif[/img] ); however, no one should pick up debris because that would interfere with any investigation. I do have a couple of questions, though: 1) Is it possible to have a vapor trail at 200,000 ft? 2) Why is NASA insisting that fuel may remain on debris that has fallen? I saw the Challenger explode back in 1986. How sadly unfortunate that this has happened again. I certainly hope the investigation proceeds quickly and that the entire program begins normal operations soon. My condolonces to friends and families of the victims. __________________ Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true. No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.

02-01-2003, 04:03 PM	#37
Aelia Jusa Iron Throne Cult Join Date: August 23, 2001 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 42 Posts: 4,867	What terrible news . Together with the Sydney train crash 2 days ago that killed 8, there's been too much tragedy lately __________________

02-01-2003, 04:05 PM	#38
Paladin2000 Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: February 19, 2002 Location: Your guess is as good as mine. Age: 52 Posts: 1,728	OMG, that is awful!!! Any update on what might be the cause of the accident? __________________ (This is an invisible sig.)

02-01-2003, 04:17 PM	#39
Attalus Symbol of Bane Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 75 Posts: 8,167	They are showing debris on CNN, now. Geez, the thing broke into a million pieces. __________________ Even Heroes sometimes fail...

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02-01-2003, 01:11 PM	#32
Wulfere Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: March 20, 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska USA Age: 63 Posts: 893	The space shuttle carries large quantities of Hydrozine for thrusters manuevers and other compunds, not to mention some other materials that are toxic to humans. Yes, the containers can withstand the fall. They are designed to be tough so that a micrometeorite impact would have minimal damage. This will ground the shuttle fleet until they finish the investigation. Several months at least. At least, though they died, they died living out a dream. They understood the dangers. God Bless them.

02-01-2003, 01:27 PM	#34
Attalus Symbol of Bane Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 75 Posts: 8,167	There have been reports of groups of people, roaming around, looking for debris. Stupid twits, I hope they have the sense to report any finds to the authoritities.

02-01-2003, 01:47 PM	#35
Eisenschwarz Guest Posts: n/a	splendor tuus longinquus illustrior sole pulchritudo tua me obstupefacit spectantem dei te adhuc tuentes ex augusto caelo

02-01-2003, 04:22 PM	#40
SecretMaster Apophis Join Date: October 19, 2001 Location: New York Age: 37 Posts: 4,666	I've been watching breaking news for awhile now. The shuttle exploded around 200,007 feet in the air, and its been scattered all over the states. Bush has already made his speech, what a tradgedy.

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