Debris Photos (GRAPHIC)

Yahoo News photos ^ | 2/2/03 | freepers

[isthisnickcool]

This one?

Yes, it's to the right of the yelow balloons.

[djf]

Someone had asked on another thread about if tiles started separating over California, would they burn up before they hit the ground. I agree with you, they would have a much smaller terminal velocity, and some important evidence might be found west of the main impact zone. Every tile is numbered, and if they started to peel off, they might be able to work their way backwards.

[Churchillspirit]

#275.

Once again, Miss Marple, you hit the nail on the head.

RIP Columbia crew.

[Lady Jag]

My expert says it looks like a fiberglass or kevlar insulated (that's the "string") tank, possibly for nitrogen.

[TomServo]

Looks like one of those oxidizer tanks in #263 to me.

[Wild Irish Rogue]

Thanks for the link to the video. Seeing the video in slow motion was a better way of depicting the debris contact and spray. The vast majority of Freepers are united by the common bonds of decency,love of country and fellow man,love of God and a thirst for knowledge on a never ending variety of topics. FR augments the standard news outlets and the input from Freepers is invaluable to fully understanding many of the issues we face today. I think the desire to comprehend what happened yesterday,is a tribute to the lives and memories of the seven souls we lost.

[BenLurkin]

Manuevering rocket malfunction?
Software "glitch"/Hacking?
Pilot error? (Was re-entry automtated?)
What other causes might there be?

[ALS]

http://conservababes.com/columbia/index.html

[Elsie]

commend you for using the height="" width="" parameters in your images

This is incorrect. It takes the SAME amount of time to download, and a bit LONGER to display it!

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This will merely change the DISPLAYED size. Your browser has to have ALL the data to be able to shrink OR expand to the size in those parameters.

The only way to make it faster is to shrink the picture in a photo or art program to a smaller size, then send it.

[Republican Wildcat]

I think you should have some respect for yourself and others by leaving this thread. You are getting worked up over nothing, and that's not healthy.

[crazykatz]

You are ONE sick person. Leave the thread now!! Everybody here is kind and thoughtful EXCEPT YOU!

[sneakypete]

"Many are experts in their fields, many are near-geniuses."

Near? Just near? :)

And many are just near fields.

[Elsie]

Any idea why when I click on the link you provided I get this message? I have had this happen before.It USUALLY means......

The requested document does not exist on this server!

[amom]

Thank you for your educated input. Interesting. It is appreciated.

I noticed the 'focus factor' also.

[amom]

Sorry for the hassel. Well done. It's appreciated.

[Pyro7480]

I found out who said it (the comment about FReepers being near-genuises). It was mommadooo3 on this thread, post # 52. Thanks mommadooo3 for your kind, generous, and true words! :-)

[Pyro7480]

Check out the pic in post #276. Is that another one of the fuel or oxidizer tanks from the front RCS thrusters, or from one of the OMS/RCS pods?

[Thud]

ping

[Thud]

Go to this link and run the 8 second video. Columbia had lost attitude control.

[PistolPaknMama]

a lake that really resembles a dove carrying an 'olive branch'. Weird?

When I first saw it, I thought it looked like an angel. :(