[rs79bm]

This is a photo of the shuttle that was lost today. You can right click view to see it full size.

I'm sorry but that shuttle looks like it was in sorry shape. I do however, have the fullest confindence in NASA engineers. Next time politicians vote to cut NASA funding, I hope they remember this. Afterall, this shuttle was 22 years old.

[DoughtyOne]

The shuttle Columbia was refurbished in the last 18 months to two years. It was reportedly in good shape. I just heard this on the tube less than half an hour ago. I admit the photo does show what looks like a tired vehicle, but I'm not sure the date it was taken.