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To: VaRepublican

What are the guys on the ground checking for?


113 posted on 05/24/2009 8:54:53 AM PDT by Larry Lucido
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To: Larry Lucido

Never mind, just found this:

More important are the post-landing procedures and checks. The ground equipment cooling lines have to be connected to the shuttle, so the electronics can be cooled again. Also, technicians have to make sure that no RCS, OMS or APU propellant is leaking out, because all three substances used (MMH, N2O4 and Hydrazine) are toxic and cause dangerous fumes.


114 posted on 05/24/2009 8:57:03 AM PDT by Larry Lucido
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