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To: rktman
That 1% leakage will get ya.

And that is with brand new seals and O-rings in place.

Challenger failed in '86 due to bad O-rings.

29 posted on 07/31/2019 5:12:50 PM PDT by Deaf Smith (When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's fore sure)
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To: Deaf Smith

On the solid fuel booster joint, not on the external tank which contained the LH2 and LO2.


30 posted on 07/31/2019 5:18:26 PM PDT by rktman ( #My2ndAmend! ----- Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?)
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To: Deaf Smith

Challenger failed because the idiot NASA management launched when the engineers told them that the O-Rings were not rated for the temperature on launch day. Blaming it on the O-rings is like blaming your car’s manufacturer for your car breaking down when you put water in the tank instead of fuel.


45 posted on 08/01/2019 12:30:13 AM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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