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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.'"
What do you expect? The shuttle is a peice of junk. Was when it first flew, and it's even more true today. Stupid Air Force jocks set the space program back 30 years.
TODO: Something witty here...
Funny how they call it "debris"...instead of saying "part of the shuttle fell off and we don't know if these parts have hit and damaged other areas."
Having gone through the American education system from elementary school to graduate school (note to, not through). I can tell you that this won't be a problem... What we loose in the early years appears to be made up for in later years.
Need anyone be reminded that America can simplly control knowledge at the highest levels... Just bring the top foreign students here and then take their stipends away. Make them deliver fast food for a living so they can't work on the cool stuff.
Don't laugh! Becuase this isn't funny.
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you are only 8 years old? wow, you have the vocabulary of a 12 year old!
or did you mean you've been smoking crack and are now limited to the abilities of an 8 year old mind?
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That's nice, but I think the GP was suggesting going back to resurect the Saturn V because he (wrongly) assumed it to be safer.
And did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage? - Pink Floyd.