The Secret NASA kept from the Columbia Crew

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On February 1, 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated as it reentered the atmosphere, killing all seven astronauts on board. Within a day of the launch NASA knew that foam debris had hit the Columbia, but they had no way of knowing if it had caused any serious damage. But since neither the astronauts or NASA had any way to repair any damage, or to rescue the crew, they downplayed its potential danger.
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@Jamaal-z7x 3 месяца назад

Insane. Both shuttles losses were completely preventable

@airsearch9192 3 месяца назад

Certainly the foam - covering the external fuel tank, was a problem. After the Columbia disaster NASA said: "The Shuttle’s External Tank Project Office has completed a top-to-bottom assessment of the tank’s Thermal Protection System, including a thorough evaluation of the tank’s foam insulation, a component of the Thermal Protection System. Specific attention has been given to those areas where the foam was lost on previous flights. www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/114022main_tps_fs.pdf

@StephenCarroll-wn9xv 3 месяца назад

Why wasn't something at least tried to help the even if it failed what is it you,s say leave no man behind

@airsearch9192 3 месяца назад

Thanks Stephen. NASA didn't know whether the foam strike had damaged the wing, or not. They considered using a spy sattelite to examine it, but decided that it didn't matter because the astronauts had no way to repair it anyway. Regarding rescue, NASA had no other shuttles that were ready to launch, and the Columbia would've run out of oxygen before then anyway. I guess 7 people use a lot of oxygen during a 16-day long mission.

@krakraichbinda 3 месяца назад

What about rescue mission via the ISS?

@airsearch9192 Месяц назад

Interesting update: www.space.com/space-shuttle-challenger-columbia-disasters-nasa-starliner-decision

@justinflation6144 3 месяца назад

Always someone who imagines they are an expert... no sub here

@airsearch9192 3 месяца назад

I'm not an expert - imagined or otherwise. I'm just a bored veteran who re-examines a newsworthy event, looks for a compelling angle, then searches for enough media to produce a video about it. Thanks for writing - I appreciate your opinion.