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Shuttle Fleet Upgraded

Posted by michael on from the shuttle-2.0 dept.

angel'o'sphere writes "Space.com reports that the shuttle fleet will be upgraded with more technology, like new sensors to detect debris hits on the wings, etc. Also, the foam causing the Columbia accident (intended to insulate the tank and prevent the formation of ice) will be replaced by: heaters. I wonder if heating up a tank with liquid oxygen is a bright idea."

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  1. Old news by wardomon · · Score: 0, Troll

    This news is at least 3 weeks old.

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  2. Re:Third time is the charm. by Gojira+Shipi-Taro · · Score: 0, Troll

    * Winners compare their achievments to their goals, losers compare theirs to that of others. * ARMONK, NY - Aug. 8,

    And IBM measures their achievements in how many American workers they can replace.

    I can't think of any other significant company based in Armonk, so I'm just burning Karma for the hell of it.

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  3. Disaster??? by BiggerIsBetter · · Score: 0, Troll

    7 people died during an operation they knew to be dangerous. Oh dear, how sad, never mind. 20,000 people died in an earthquake in Iran this morning. Let's try to keep our "disasters" in perspective.

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