[Preech1]

As I said in the article, I am only suggesting caution for future flights. Many saw the insulation fall at launch, next time they may decide to abort.

[Kozak]

By the way if you think an abort is a simple, safe procedure, guess again. There's a reason its an EMERGENCY PROCEDURE. Depending on the time of the abort they have to quickly initiate the abort, go through their abort procedures and checks, and then try to land (as a glider ) at the abort field. Yeah it's doable but, not as easy as just returning to the Cape.

[Dead Dog]

Aborting a launch is extreamly hazardous, IMO, a FD would have to be looking a situation where continuing to orbit would mean certain death. This was not the case, so pressing to orbit was prudent.