[Steven W.]

Are we supposed to believe this never happened before in the 100+ shuttle trips? Space travel is risky business - it's just amazing the safety record is as good as it is. Waiting for perfection will get nowhere.

[TalonDJ]

it's just amazing the safety record is as good as it is.

2% is a good 'total loss' rate? You really think that? I hope you don't work for an airline. There have been more than a couple serious problems in the past it is just that only 2 of blown up shuttles. No I am not saying we should be as safe as an airline. I am saying 2% rate of total vehicle destruction is kinda bad.