[Virginia Ridgerunner]

No, I'm not an astronaut, but I have an electrical engineering degree and ionization blackout during re-entry is a well-known phenomenon, going back to the Mercury program, when there were no satellites around in the 1960s that could provide TDRSS.

Didn't you watch Apollo 13?

Causes and Mitigation of Radio Frequency (RF) Blackout During Reentry of Reusable Launch Vehicles

[SlightOfTongue]

No, I'm not an astronaut, but I have an electrical engineering degree and ionization blackout during re-entry is a well-known phenomenon, going back to the Mercury program, when there were no satellites around in the 1960s that could provide TDRSS. Didn't you watch Apollo 13?

Yes. It's been too long, however. And I'll certainly check out your link, though. I'm always open to theories. I laud your credentials and knowledge. There are some new unconventional discoveries coming down the spacial highway, however, so buckle up.

BTW, sorry about the flame. I was in a rare mood that day, and I usually eat Kook Patrol members (not implying you're one of them) at FR for breakfast, being a three-time CE-I & and one-time CE-3 observer.