[Mark Felton]

excellent, thanks. I was hoping someone would find that sequence. very interesting.

It suggests that the shuttle was still largely intact AFTER communications broke off. Prior to communications break there were no signs of trouble apparent to the crew directly.

[Miss Marple]

Thank you for this thread. I think it is valuable, both in technical information, but also in showing us how people SHOULD behave in such a situation. I am very proud of Texans and how they are conducting themselves.

[amom]

Yes exactly.

You are welcome.

[SFConservative]

Re the video sequence supposedly showing the vehicle flying sideways:

I have seen that video several times on Fox News and it seems to me that several seconds into the sequence the image becomes much sharper and smaller, suggesting that the camera finally focuses properly. The high symmetry and fuzziness of the initial image also suggests improper focusing. In addition, my aerospace engineering background leads me to expect that the vehicle would be torn apart well before it could reach and hold a 90 degree pitch orientation at that speed.