To: laconic
There still is a communication blackout upon re-entry and actually other parts of orbit. Mainly, when the shuttle approaches extreme temperatures (in excess of 3,000 degrees Fh) there is a blackout and also a small blackout on the initial launch. I'm sure if you talked to a NASA official, he could give many more periods when there are blackouts.
25 posted on
02/01/2003 5:42:30 PM PST by
rs79bm
To: rs79bm
Correct...still some periods of blackouts, which is why
NASA didn't freak immediately upon losing contact.
27 posted on
02/01/2003 5:52:09 PM PST by
chiller
(could be wrong, but doubt it)
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