STS 114
The BBC are reporting that debris fell off during the launch, possibly damaging a heat shield tile. NASA say that they will be taking a close look at this on day 3 to see what, if anything, needs to be done to deal with this.
BBC Story
If you go here, you can see NASA-released pics of the debris, including a shot of what probably counts as the highest-speed bird strike ever.
BBC Story
If you go here, you can see NASA-released pics of the debris, including a shot of what probably counts as the highest-speed bird strike ever.
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Archi,
Actually its is either the stupidest bird ever, giving rise to the slowest birdstrike ever, or it was having a pit-stop.
Discovery is still attached to the stack
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a shot of what probably counts as the highest-speed bird strike ever
Discovery is still attached to the stack
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Reports of foam debris falling off the tank - again - apparently it didn't hit the orbiter but NASA are apparently suspending flights again until they can work out how to stop it happening - again.
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All they need next time is to take along a space-walk trained repair man.
I'm good at tiling kitchens and bathrooms..... so any chance?
I'm good at tiling kitchens and bathrooms..... so any chance?
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A Shuttle Launch Debris Solution?
A possible solution to the Shuttle's continuing problem with leading-edge hits by detaching icy foam.
LINK to the Sacrifical Glove
It's been around for quite a while but NASA is still severely afflicted by the NIH syndrome. They've tried prevention and rectification and they've apparently achieved little. They now need to think about protection.
*NIH = "not invented here"
LINK to the Sacrifical Glove
It's been around for quite a while but NASA is still severely afflicted by the NIH syndrome. They've tried prevention and rectification and they've apparently achieved little. They now need to think about protection.
*NIH = "not invented here"
