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Space Shuttle External Tank Webcam

Posted by chrisd on from the sorry-no-wishlist dept.

mpd2014 writes "When the next shuttle takes off to the space station on October 2nd it will have a new webcam attached to the external tank that is sure to provide spectacular images. If you're interested in the schematics and technical details NASA has also made those available."

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  1. webcam in space by bongobongo · · Score: 4, Funny

    personally, i'm looking forward to alien/spacewoman upskirt shots...

  2. and everyone is thinking... by Prong_Thunder · · Score: 3, Funny

    "hey, I can see my house from here"

  3. 3G's and SubZero Temps... by Eric_Cartman_South_P · · Score: 3, Funny
    ...but can it handle a slashdotting?

    10...9...8...7...EMERGENCY LAUNCH HOLD!

    "We have a warning light!" "What's wrong!" "The External Fuel Tank, It's The Camera. It melted."