Space Shuttle Tragedy...

[Alex]

Yes it's a tragedy.

The 7 astronauts who died today not only represented the planet's cultural diversity, they are the stars guided by several thousands of hands and minds back on earth, and those actions are witnessed by millions.

A group plan gone awry contrasts sharply with the devastion of war.

[SHATOUSHKA]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size=2 face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><table border="0" width="90%" bgcolor="#333333" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="0"><tr><td width="100%"><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" bgcolor="#FF9900"><tr><td width="100%" bgcolor=""><font size=2 face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Super-8mm in the DigitalAge:
Yes it's a tragedy.</font></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></BLOCKQUOTE>

everthing disasterous is always touted as a 'tragedy'

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size=2 face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><table border="0" width="90%" bgcolor="#333333" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="0"><tr><td width="100%"><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" bgcolor="#FF9900"><tr><td width="100%" bgcolor=""><font size=2 face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Super-8mm in the DigitalAge:

The 7 astronauts who died today not only represented the planet's cultural diversity, they are the stars guided by several thousands of hands and minds back on earth, and those actions are witnessed by millions.</font></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></BLOCKQUOTE>

they were guided by several BILLIONS....
actions only seen by millions.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size=2 face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><table border="0" width="90%" bgcolor="#333333" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="0"><tr><td width="100%"><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" bgcolor="#FF9900"><tr><td width="100%" bgcolor=""><font size=2 face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Super-8mm in the DigitalAge:

A group plan gone awry contrasts sharply with the devastion of war.</font></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></BLOCKQUOTE>

probably a good clue....

[Alex]

Well, questions are being raised.

I'm waiting to hear if fuel could have been dumped and if the Shuttle was capable of gliding in for a landing.

The less fuel in the Shuttle, the less likely it can explode even if tiles are missing. The lighter the shuttle, the less friction as it flys or glides through the air.

Can the Space Shuttle Glide?

[Alex]

It's important to note that NASA officials have already been quoted as saying that even if the tile had fallen off of the shuttle during lift-off, there was no way to repair the tile during the 16 day voyage.


I recall the Space Shuttle's first "trip" was piggybacked on a 747 (or something like that).
The Shuttle then glided in for a landing. I think
the space shuttle is the **** about to hit the fan big time. Here is a link and the press release from the link that shows that the Shuttle can glide in for a landing...


http://www.dfrc.nasa.gov/Newsroom/Ne...002/02-46.html

SPACE SHUTTLE?S FIRST GLIDE FLIGHT TO BE REMEMBERED IN 25TH ANNIVERSARY MEDIA ROUND TABLE
August 6, 2002
Release: 02-46
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--nasa--
Note to Editors: A 25th anniversary retrospective for news media representatives on the achievements of the space shuttle Approach and Landing Tests (ALT) is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 8, at NASA?s Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base.

The informal event will begin at 10 a.m., and will feature at least five of the principal figures involved in the ALT program sharing their perspectives on the historic flights. A photo and video opportunity with the modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) will follow the round-table discussion.

The Approach and Landing Tests incorporated eight "captive carry" flights of the prototype shuttle orbiter Enterprise atop the modified 747, and five free flights in which the Enterprise was released to make an unpowered glide flight back to a runway landing, either on Rogers Dry Lake or on the main Edwards runway. The first free flight occurred on Aug. 12, 1977. The tests proved the shuttle could be controlled during the last portion of its descent from space and make a precision landing on a conventional runway.

Among those scheduled to participate are:

* Former astronaut and current Dryden research pilot Gordon Fullerton, who flew the Enterprise with former astronaut Fred Haise on the first free flight;
* Retired Dryden research pilot Fitzhugh Fulton, who piloted the modified 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft on the first flight;
* Retired NASA engineer John McTigue, Dryden?s project manager for the ALT;
* Retired NASA operations engineer Bill Albrecht, who helped develop an emergency escape system for the 747 SCA crew in case of a mishap; and
* Joe D?Agostino, currently chief of the shuttle support office at Dryden, who was in charge of shuttle security operations at Dryden during the ALT program.

Media representatives planning to participate should call (661) 276-2665 or (661) 276-3449 for accreditation no later than 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7. Media representatives must be United States citizens and provide their full name, media affiliation, city, state and date of birth, driver?s license number and state of issue, and the last six digits of their social security number. Media personnel must also show two forms of photo identification at the Air Force security gate to gain access to the base.
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[SHATOUSHKA]

ooooooook

[Alex]

I don't know what I'm talking about, and the news media doesn't know how to research, investigate and report.

If they did their job, I wouldn't have to try and make stupid ideas fly to learn something.

[SHATOUSHKA]

i read this same post in your S8 forum... considered
posting my thoughts on it... but thought better
of it.

since you posted it here, i feel i can voice myself:

it is not the news media's responsibility to
direct education to the general public.

however, i would argue that it was the general
public's responsibility to educate the news media....

but no one really gives a d.a.m.n.....
so the facade goes on

[Alex]

Well, that would be the tail wagging the dog.


What good did putting my post up do?

[SHATOUSHKA]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size=2 face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><table border="0" width="90%" bgcolor="#333333" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="0"><tr><td width="100%"><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" bgcolor="#FF9900"><tr><td width="100%" bgcolor=""><font size=2 face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Super-8mm in the DigitalAge:
Well, that would be the tail wagging the dog.

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no it isn't

[Alex]

What about the other part of my question?