Ad astra per aspera

[Kraken]

The Columbia Accident Investigation Board was directed to examine a what-if rescue scenario. Appendix D.13 of their report dutifully laid it out. This is a fascinating look at a long shot that might have been.

[Isgrimnur]

Test footage of the foam strike investigation.

Test results

"There is a huge hole in panel 8!" one observer marveled moments after the test. "It's gone, I mean the foam didn't make it to the back (containment) curtain. You talk about an impact! Unbelievable. If you wanted a smoking gun, you've got it."

I have the accident report saved on my hard drive. I've read approx. 1/3 of it.

I also have this framed on my wall.

[Isgrimnur]

Space is still hard. It will be interesting to see how the new age of space flight will develop.