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In lugnet.space, John Henry Kruer writes:
> This is BAD. Already two shuttles have now been destroyed 'in action.'
Yes, this is a terrible tragedy, but NASA's track record has been
remarkably good over the past 40-odd years considering what they do-- I
mean, they are putting people-- human beings-- in ROCKETS and firing them
into space. I have nothing but respect for the engineers, astronauts,
scientists, crews, designers, manufacturers, etc. It's an incredible thing
that happens. It's a shame that it tends to get taken for granted.
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> I wonder what is going to happen next. I heard something about the Russion
> Soyuz spacecraft to be used to ferry stuff to the International Space
> Station.
Yes, the Soyuz is capable of retreiving the crew on the ISS, as well as
keeping it in orbit. The second NASA press conference indicated that that
crew has enough in the way of supplies to last them until June or July.. I
can't imagine what _they_ must be feeling...
> I guess its time to design a new orbiter...
My understanding is that NASA has designs in the works, but I don't think
this is an entirely relevant comment. I think the shuttle has proven itself
as an extremely reliable vehicle. This is not to say that there is no room
for improvement, but I don't think there _is_ such a thing as an infallible
spacecraft.
My condolences as well.
Stuart
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