Shuttle launched - possible problem

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  1. Zenow

    Zenow Treehugger

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    The shuttle launched a couple of hours ago, seemingly succesfully. But I heard a problem was discovered that NASA is now checking out. Hopefully, it can be repaired, if not.. things might get complicated. I just woke up, have no more info than this, but I'll look for it. What you see is a hole in th engine pod, or so I was told.


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    Got this from CNN:
    So.. no problems?
    Zenow, Jun 9, 2007
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  2. Darkening

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    Would it hurt to wash the tiles once.
    Darkening, Jun 9, 2007
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  3. Marso

    Marso High speed, low drag.

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    If you touch one of those tiles, the oil on your skin ruins it.
    Marso, Jun 9, 2007
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  4. Darkening

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    I wouldn't wash it, get some Mexican to do with with washing up gloves on.
    Darkening, Jun 9, 2007
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  5. Jeff Cooper Disciple

    Jeff Cooper Disciple You've gotta be shittin' me.

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    NASA Guy: Now Pepe, remember when you're washing this strip of tiles, you have to use the XJ-23B cleaning solvent. Not the XJ-24B though. And only on this strip that goes from tile number GHT-78992 to GHT-78997. Use a clockwise motion and the special YTT-103A442 coth to clean it. Any questions?

    Pepe: No, senor.
    Jeff Cooper Disciple, Jun 9, 2007
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