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Debris Seen Falling Off Shuttle During Launch
kushboy writes "According to an article on CNN.com, there is video of debris falling off Discovery during its launch earlier today. While the debris does not appear to hit the shuttle, extra precaution and more video will be analyzed due to the Columbia mission of 2003. 'NASA has taken steps to minimize the amount and size of debris falling off the shuttle's exterior tank during its ascent. But the space agency has said it's impossible to eliminate falling launch debris.'"
Honestly, guys....do you even read submissions anymore?
Did they ever?
The NASA video showed the unidentified debris falling and not appearing to hit ME either. Did it appear to not hit anyone else?
...well, obviously they don't need to. You're still paying for it, right?
I want a new world. I think this one is broken.
What is there to say really. Design by committee.
But the space agency has said it's impossible to eliminate falling launch debris.
"T-5 and holding due to pigeon..."
Any program relying on (nontrivial) preemptive multithreading will be buggy.
I think we're getting a little paranoid because of one incident. But that's just me....
Some people are like slinkys. They're useless, but it puts a smile on your face to push them down the stairs.
Closer to the ground, launch pad cameras caught a bird hitting the tip of the external tank a few seconds after blastoff. But it was a relatively low-speed collision and while it was no doubt a significant event for the bird, it caused no obvious damage to the shuttle.
There. There's another post that is simultaneously true and a troll.
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You're new here right? The editors stopped reading the submissions when they were all replaced by cyborg monkeys to cut costs. The old addage states that an infinite amount of monkeys at an infinite amount of typewriters can compose the complete works of Shakespere, so of course 6 or 7 cyborg monkeys can do the same, right?
The proof is slashdot. You be the judge.
and while it was no doubt a significant event for the bird, it caused no obvious damage to the shuttle. I feel bad for the bird, but that statement in and of itself is funny as hell.
My thoughts and prayers go out the the family of the bird that hit the external tank. An autopsy will be performed tomorrow to find official cause of death--most likely "hit by shuttle".
it's impossible to eliminate falling launch debris
Impossible? Typical engineer thinking... of course there is a way. Thought these guys were about to take a page from the manual of some people I work with - just keep delaying the next flight until they EOL the shuttle. W00t! 100% no impacts. Bonuses all around...
+++ UGUCAUCGUAUUUCU
Does The Brain know about this?
Tim
The headline is bogus. The real news is a bird hit the external fuel tank. This means the fuel tank may BURN UP ON REENTRY! This tragedy will destroy the entire program.
Well, "Debris Seen Not Hitting Shuttle During Launch" wouldn't have been a very catchy headline, would it? I'm just surprised they didn't take it to the next level, "Fiery Destruction of Shuttle Imminent".
I used up all my sick days, so I'm calling in dead.
Or, to paraphrase, "Shuttle Destroyed in Inferno"
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So the shuttle has a shedding problem. How about a huge, form-fitting hairnet for the entire craft?
Trust the Computer. The Computer is your friend.
You poor bastard.
You missed being "insightful" by 0.92 seconds.
Now you're modded as a loser.
Learn to type faster.
No folly is more costly than the folly of intolerant idealism. - Winston Churchill
Hmmm, let's see:
1) I'd hit it. (usually said when you see a good looking woman)
2) I'd break it off. (indicating how hard you'd hit the good looking woman)
I think the distinction is a matter of degrees.
Fascism trolls keeping me up every night. When I starts a preachin', he HITS ME WITH HIS REICH!
Fox News can does report news objectively.
Your witless comment speaks to the quality of 'Faux News' more eloquently than the GP ever could.
Tell me...do you watch Faux News because you're a moron, or are you a moron because you watch Faux News?
No.
Sincerely,
The Guys.
Look we all know, the only danger is if they send the shuttle to that terrible planet of the apes... wait a minute...statue of liberty, that was our planet!You maniacs, you blew it up, damn you, damn you all to hell! ;)
They'll fix the summary on the dupe. Give them a break, this is only the first submission.
It's pretty obvious that birds are jealous of human spaceflight. First we invade the skies, and then we better them by going into space. It was probably taking advantage of the intense media coverage of this launch to try for a grand-scale terror event.
My god. How could the Bush administration fail to protect us? That bird should've been shot down by SAMs before it got anywhere near the shuttle.
This time were lucky: it wasn't a frozen chicken.
i've got 2 words for you.
elevator
Headline: Debris Seen Hitting Shuttle During Launch
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Summary: While the debris does not appear to hit the shuttle
So Debris does not hit the shuttle, and someone decided to go with headline of Yes It Did!
And tomorow?
Headline: Bill Gates Seen Eating Babies!
Summary: While Bill Gates has never been seen eating babies, we did review his latest software release
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MadDwarf
Or, to paraphrase, "Shuttle Destroyed in Inferno"
And if it later lands successfully, "Discovery Landing Faked!"