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To: dtel
If the wing was corrupted by the foam, it would have come apart during the sixteen days they were in space.

Sure about that?

34 posted on 02/13/2003 6:43:57 PM PST by RightWhale
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To: RightWhale
Sure about that?

Think about it.
When do the forces of aerodynamics quit working during space flight?
The foam came off very early in flight, they were not in outer space, the rocket was obviously still attached.
They were gaining speed and thus enduring tremendous force.
If the wing were fatally compromised during this acceleration phase, it almost certainly would have exhibited some major sensor failure before the re-entry phase.

37 posted on 02/13/2003 6:53:00 PM PST by dtel (Texas Longhorn cattle for sale at all times. We don't rent pigs)
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