[GRRRRR]

RIN, So YOU saw the same thing I did...OMG, how in heck did it yaw so much??? Such a tragedy! Terrible aerodynamic stresses...they couldn't get it turned back...

[rintense]

Yep. I believe it began tumbling not too long after communication was lost. If NASAs statement that the last communication was about a loss of tire pressure, then I have to wonder if something began to rip open in the belly of the craft.

Does anyone know if the landing gear would have been down yet? I wouldn't think so, but you never know...

[PhiKapMom]

Saw the same yaw! Don't computer systems control the shuttle on re-entry? It could be overridden but the pilots may not have realized what was happening until it was too late!