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Re: Ad astra per aspera
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 11:04 pm
by 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.
Re: Ad astra per aspera
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 11:17 pm
by 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.
Re: Ad astra per aspera
Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 11:22 am
by Isgrimnur
Space is still hard. It will be interesting to see how the new age of space flight will develop.