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Updated Information On Columbia Shuttle Tragedy
Thanks to all the readers who have sent links related to today's shuttle disaster. An Associated Press story carried on Salon says that an independent board (with members from the Air Force, Navy, Transportation Department and other federal agencies) has been appointed to investigate the disaster. CNN is carrying official statement from President Bush. Rediff.com has an article on the life of Indian astronaut Kalpana Chawla. borisonanovitch points to "more info on the science aboard Columbia and links to other NASA research." fabel reminds us "Most of the media is focusing on the slight damage that ocurred at takeoff (that NASA discounted at the time) but STS-107 was *delayed* for 6 months (original launch date 19 Jul 2003) Update: 02/01 23:51 GMT by T : [Note, should read "2002."] because of
cracks in the propellant feed lines to the 3 main engines. A defect that could have caused catastrophic failure. Did the fix work or not?"
They left some things behind you know.. I think the only way to assure yourself is to go and see for yourself. Have a nice trip!
"It's too bad that stupidity isn't painful." - Anton LaVey
No, I'd say the Japanese are the best at marketing, and maybe even manufacturing.
If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.
Is that you, Maddox?
No, not at gas chambers.
Several countries are known to raise particularly good engineers, perhaps because of the quality of education and strong professional culture. The United Kingdom, Germany, and even Canada are known to have particularly good engineers.And the comment that was in response to mine answered my question. It should get modded up informative, but so far, nothing. If someone would care to explain why they think my post is a troll that would be great too.