[OReilly]

If the shuttle re-entered sideways, it was more than likely spinning out of control before it re-entered.

There was an eye-witness report of a streak that was not going straight (but rather a spiral) The report was by a person that had seen previous Shuttle re-entries...

[OReilly]

If the shuttle re-entered sideways, it was more than likely spinning out of control before it re-entered. <<<<<<<< There was an eye-witness report of a streak that was not going straight (but rather a spiral) The report was by a person that had seen previous Shuttle re-entries...

In thinking further about this report... I would say that the eye-witness must have been viewing a piece (or pieces) that had already separated and was turning or tumbling.