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NASA Prepares Discovery for Launch
eggoeater writes "Yahoo! reports that Kennedy Space Center is buzzing with excitement over the likely launch of Space Shuttle Discovery this Spring. It's been just over two years since the Columbia tragedy and the Discovery has been outfitted with many new safety features, including the removal of the foam from the external tank and pressure sensors on the wings that would detect an impact. Quote from launch director Michael D. Leinbach: 'It's all converging on what looks like May 15 to start flying the shuttle again.'"
They can finally service hubble, instead of letting it fall into the ocean.
Grump
no, i'm being sarcastic.
Is it true that more people vote for the winner of American Idol, than vote for the president? -Ali G.
It's all converging on what looks like May 15 to start flying the shuttle again.
It's spelled frying.
"A door is what a dog is perpetually on the wrong side of" - Ogden Nash
including the removal of the foam from the external tank and pressure sensors on the wings that would detect an impact
Now why would they remove the pressure sensors on the wings? Does that make the shuttle any safer? I don't think so.
I opened this story in a new tab (in Firefox), and the title was contracted to "Slashdot | Nasa Prepares Disco...".
Five methods are being studied, including a giant caulking gun that dispenses pinkish-orange goo.
Who knew that Taco Bell hot sauce was so versatile?
Know what I like about atheists? I've yet to meet one that believes God is on their side.
I wish the shuttle crews well and I hope the return to flight is successful, but the transition to the Crew Exploration Vehicle is much more important for US space exploration Please NASA, no more meat comets.
an ill wind that blows no good