[CharacterCounts]

I have a hunch that when this loss is fully examined the scandal won't ne over the replacement of tiles

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A review of the records of the STS-86 records revealed that a change to the type of foam was used on the external tank. This event is significant because the pattern of damage on this flight was similar to STS-87 but to a much lesser degree. The reason for the change in the type of foam is due to the desire of NASA to use "environmentally friendly" materials in the space program. Freon was used in the production of the previous foam. This method was eliminated in favor of foam that did not require freon for its production. MSFC is investigating the consideration that some characteristics of the new foam may not be known for the ascent environment."

at post 54.

[Jael]

Man, that post should be in Breaking and in every thread about the shuttle.

[tubebender]

This method was eliminated in favor of foam that did not require freon for its production. MSFC is investigating the consideration that some characteristics of the new foam may not be known for the ascent environment."

And the Marines can't practice landings on So Cal beaches because of a bird that is plentiful across the border in Mexico...WHAT a COUNTY.