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Topic: Returning the Space Shuttle To Fly special on Discovery Channel
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HouseDadX4
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posted 05-16-2005 12:16 AM
 
Did anyone see the 2 hour documentary on the Return to Flight of the Shuttle that was on the Discovery Channel this Sunday evening..It was very good!!!Talked about all the efforts NASA has made to safely get the shuttles flying again!!! I taped it and edited out the commercials... |
Robert Pearlman
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From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-16-2005 12:26 AM
 
I agree Brian, it was a good summary and explanation of the challenges that NASA faced (and still faces) before STS-114 could launch. I was particularly interested to see footage of the work on the ET foam application and tile repair techniques, that outside of NASA B-roll I have not seen appear elsewhere. Lora Bailey, who is interviewed extensively throughout the two hours about her team's tile and RCC repair techniques, is a friend of a friend but until tonight I wasn't fully aware her leading role in the effort. (And for any eagle-eyed viewers, yours truly makes a very brief appearance in one of the scenes, though I'll leave it to you to figure out which one... <G> ). [This message has been edited by Robert Pearlman (edited May 16, 2005).] |
HouseDadX4
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posted 05-16-2005 12:34 AM
Well, I guess I'll have to go back through and take a look..It was interesting to see all of the repair techniques that are being tested. I can understand their rational for using the "goo" technique as a last resort. The problem with the bubbles is a very understandable concern. The one concern I have was the narrator's mentioning that none of the repair techniques will be certified by the time they fly. Even with two more months of delay, it is still a concern to me..I know I would feel better flying with a certified repair technique but that certification may never come. Like the shuttle director said, they can't let fear keep them grounded. [This message has been edited by HouseDadX4 (edited May 16, 2005).] |
Robert Pearlman
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From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-16-2005 01:00 AM
NASA held a spacewalk media briefing back in February that in part addressed the issue of certification. We had a chance to speak directly with those overseeing the various repair techniques and as it was explained, regardless the the length of preparation time given, pre-flight certification might be impossible for some of the methods proposed. Only testing during real space flight - or perhaps even a real reentry (which is not planned for 114, 121 or any subsequent mission) could then lead to the method being certified for use. Steve Robinson was asked during that same briefing if he would be prepared to use these new techniques if the situation arose on 114 that damage to the orbiter was detected. He replied, "We don't want to have the first test be with us inside." [This message has been edited by Robert Pearlman (edited May 16, 2005).] |
KSCartist
Member Posts: 2896
From: Titusville, FL USA
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 05-16-2005 09:12 AM
Hi all-For those who missed it, (my cable went out)
the show will be repeated on Saturday, May 21 at 3:00pm EDT. Tim |
Astro Bill
Member Posts: 1329
From: New York, NY
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 05-21-2005 08:26 AM
REMINDER: As mentioned above, The Space Shuttle: Return to Flight will again be aired on the Discovery Channel at 3:00 PM Eastern Time today (5/21).[This message has been edited by Astro Bill (edited May 21, 2005).] | |
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