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Early Abort of Ares I Rocket Would Kill Crew
FleaPlus writes "From studying past solid rocket launch failures, the 45th Space Wing of the US Air Force has concluded that an early abort (up to a minute after launch) of NASA Marshall Flight Center's Ares I rocket would have a ~100% chance of killing all crew (report summary and link), even if the launch escape system were activated. This would be due to the capsule being surrounded until ground impact by a 3-mile-wide cloud of burning solid propellant fragments, which would melt the parachute. NASA management has stated that their computer models predict a safe outcome. The Air Force has also been hesitant to give launch range approval to the predecessor Ares I-X suborbital rocket, since its solid rocket vibrations are violent enough to disable both its steering and self-destruct module, endangering people on the ground."
sarcasm isn't trolling, you stupid mod
No kidding! That's why it's marked as a troll, stupid commenter.
I propose a new rule: No one with an IQ of under 120 can have mod points. Obviously, someone like that was just here. Parent was obviously not trolling. Parent was clearly being funny by making a joke and exploring the idea that the organization might be pro-life, which would be a positive stance for the organization to take.
I may only have Good karma right now, but it's taken hits before, and it can stand yet another.
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