[Quix]

Dilldo yet again saves his own face and hide at the expense of others at great cost to the Nation.

[RinaseaofDs]

Let's say he did know. The conversation probably went something like:

". . . Okay, they can't fix it, they can't dock with ISS, and there's no lifeboat. Are you sure that the damage to the wing precludes a safe reentry?"

"No. We'll just have to see, but the fact is that if there is enough damage, they were dead as soon as they launched."

"Then we'll just have to pray, wont we?"

It's not like we shot it out of space. It also isn't something you tell the media and the American people before it happens either.

"My fellow Americans, Columbia has sustained damage to its left wing, and it isn't clear whether they will make it home. I'm sure that you will join me in prayer as you watch with me Saturday to see if our seven brave crew reenter earth's atmosphere."

The networks would be selling ad space. It'd be more watched than the super bowl. No way he tells anyone even if he did know.