To: bonesmccoy
The Columbia is not set up to reach the ISS - mainly because it is too heavy. The other three orbiters are the ISS ferry-ships.
But no shuttles will launch again until this mishap is understood. If history is any guide, it will be years before we launch again, if ever.
This was one of the reasons I left KSC 3 years ago. They couldn't pay me enough to have to go through this again.
To: snopercod
Well, the downtime after 51-L was 2 years...with rollout of STS-26 occured in the summer of 1988. 51-L occurred in January 1986.
NASA continuing to warn regarding debris field... no announcement yet on location of debris field.
448 posted on
02/01/2003 7:01:50 AM PST by
bonesmccoy
(Defeat the terrorists... Vaccinate!)
To: snopercod
You are correct regarding Columbia. Columbia's designation is OV-102. It is the oldest vehicle in the fleet and the heaviest.
462 posted on
02/01/2003 7:03:06 AM PST by
bonesmccoy
(Defeat the terrorists... Vaccinate!)
To: snopercod
If history is any guide, it will be years before we launch again, if ever Are you suggesting we'll leave the current ISS occupants fend for themselves?
To: snopercod
But no shuttles will launch again until this mishap is understood. If history is any guide, it will be years before we launch again, if ever.Dammit.
We should launch no matter how dangerous it is.
511 posted on
02/01/2003 7:08:55 AM PST by
Lazamataz
(I have learned, over the years, to NEVER assume ANYTHING..)
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