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.'"

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Nice misleading story, guys...

[TripMaster Monkey]

From the Story summary:

Debris Seen Hitting Shuttle During Launch

From TFA:

The NASA video showed the unidentified debris falling and not appearing to hit Discovery.

Honestly, guys....do you even read submissions anymore?

Anyway, given the current technology, it's pretty much impossible to eliminate falling launch debris. We should know more about any possible damage by tomorrow, after the Discovery crew finish their VSE via boom-mounted camera.

Does anyone see anything wrong here?

[Council]

Article title:

Debris Seen Hitting Shuttle During Launch

Article summary:

While the debris does not appear to hit the shuttle . . .

Seriously. I feel stupid complaining about the editors; I don't often. But this is ridiculous.

Re:*Sigh*

[mrm677]

The shuttle was designed to haul and return huge cargo loads. There is NOTHING else ever designed or built than can safely return an object from space the size of a school bus. This is a remarkable feat.

Now you can certainly argue the merits of the shuttle goals. But the shuttle is still a marvel of engineering.