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1 posted on 03/17/2018 8:36:31 PM PDT by MtnClimber
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I saw this disaster in person from just south in Melbourne, FL. Going to lunch with coworkers we pulled off the road to watch the launch. What a terrible thing.


2 posted on 03/17/2018 8:38:22 PM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of Colorado scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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In a little over 2 weeks, the next FReepathon will begin.

We need to finish this one first.

Come on FReepers, let’s do this!!!


3 posted on 03/17/2018 8:41:39 PM PDT by ButThreeLeftsDo (MAGA/KAG!!!)
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Thanks for that.

pivoting slightly...
Richard Feynman talks about the O ring
https://youtu.be/8qAi_9quzUY
(0:29)


4 posted on 03/17/2018 8:44:52 PM PDT by Voption
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Saw this earlier but decided not to post it since I was close to the event. Still painful after all these years. Same with Columbia. Too close.


5 posted on 03/17/2018 8:45:00 PM PDT by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?)
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Excellent


6 posted on 03/17/2018 8:50:07 PM PDT by raiderboy ( "...if we have to close down our government, weÂ’re building that wall" DJT)
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A truly sad day in my life as it was to ALL Americans. We had TVs throughout our High School for the event. I remember President Reagan was always a true leader even in such difficult times.


9 posted on 03/17/2018 8:59:04 PM PDT by shanover (...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.-S.Adams)
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Several NASA management personnel lost their professional heads as a result of the investigation. The air temperature was too cold for launch, but they were in a hurry. The silicone O ring seals holding the solid rocket segments together became stiff due to the cold and could not do their job. live propellant burned through a gap and then the main fuel tank.


14 posted on 03/17/2018 9:22:03 PM PDT by Telepathic Intruder
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what exactly was the super important mission
that was planned for this flight?

my criticism of the space shuttle program
was that it was 90% joyriding


19 posted on 03/17/2018 9:48:07 PM PDT by RockyTx
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The video is over 20 years old but yes, it’s the best I’ve ever seen, too.


21 posted on 03/17/2018 10:11:32 PM PDT by Excuse_My_Bellicosity (Liberalism is a social disease.)
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Referring to what happened as an accident? Hmm.


27 posted on 03/18/2018 1:51:00 AM PDT by semaj (U\)
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What a horrible day. I was driving on I-4 just north of Orlando and had pulled over to watch it launch and saw the explosion as it happened while listening to it on the radio. The announcer was in disbelief. All around people pulled off I-4 and got out of their cars and just looked up. There was no traffic for a few minutes...we stood in the cold watching in shock

We drove to the Cape a few times to see the launch close...what a marvel. I miss it- not the same here in Central Florida.


30 posted on 03/18/2018 4:35:52 AM PDT by SE Mom (Screaming Eagle mom)
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Why should I relive yesteryear and the pain we all felt for those who really lived it. It was a moment in time, unfortunately caused by some willing to put others at risk to preserve a schedule that in reality wasn’t really important, except for bringing to light those in the program that didn’t respect the lives of the shuttle crew or the safety of the program. I choose no.

The words “go for throttle up” will forever be an unpleasant reminder.


33 posted on 03/18/2018 5:40:51 AM PDT by wita (Always and forever, under oath in defense of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.)
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The entire crew were recovered. Autopsy reports were never released. Speculation is that they survived the explosion, descent and impact only to drown.


34 posted on 03/18/2018 7:52:30 AM PDT by gdzla (Tyrannis Seditio, Obsequium Deo)
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If I’m not mistaken I think they found some of the astronauts still strapped in their seats.


36 posted on 03/18/2018 10:41:59 AM PDT by Rappini (Compromise has its place. It's called second.)
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