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NASA Test Shows Foam Could Be Culprit

Posted by michael on from the 0.5mv^2 dept.

Ben Hutchings writes "The BBC has a report on an impact simulation that aimed to recreate the impact of insulating foam on Columbia's wing. The result was a large hole that probably could not be repaired in orbit even if it was known about."

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  1. Re:Fine, Fine by sparkie · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    loose your bet?

    I assume you mean LOSE your bet.

  2. Re:Fine, Fine by sparkie · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    They still speak english in Ireland do they not? You can't lay blame for that on your heritage.

  3. Re:woah by FortKnox · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    what's worse? That its a dupe, or the same editor on both stories?

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    Good quote, too many chars. Seriously, the slashdot 120 char limit sucks!