Guest guest Posted July 26, 2005 Report Share Posted July 26, 2005 Last Updated: Tuesday, 26 July, 2005, 23:56 GMT 00:56 UK Nasa looks into shuttle 'debris' By Paul Rincon BBC News science reporter, at the Kennedy Space Center A new start for Discovery and the shuttle fleet More details Nasa is investigating two cases of apparent debris seen falling from the space shuttle Discovery as it blasted off for Earth orbit. The events were captured in onboard video and the agency says it now needs to consider their significance. In one case, a heat shield tile seems to have been affected on the underside of the shuttle. There are now concerns over the news hours after Nasa hailed its first shuttle flight in two-and-a-half years. The tip of the shuttle's external fuel tank also hit a bird as it launched from Kennedy Space Center on Tuesday. John Shannon, STS-114 mission operations representative, pointed out video frames apparently showing a piece of heat shield tile breaking off from the underside of the shuttle. This has left a one-and-a-half inch white spot near the nose landing gear doors. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4719847.stm Dear List Members, Some problems are happening as predicted by Professor David Hawthorne. Best wishes, satva Jorge Angelino Rua da Sociedade Filarmónica Perpétua Azeitonense, 29 2925-598 Azeitão Portugal jorge.angelino tel: mobile: 210813674 963916784 Add me to your address book... Want a signature like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Dear Jorge: Thank you for your post. I am also watching the events unfold as well. Time will tell. Best wishes.. David Hawthorne - Jorge Angelino SAMVA Tuesday, July 26, 2005 8:55 PM Nasa looks into shuttle 'debris' Last Updated: Tuesday, 26 July, 2005, 23:56 GMT 00:56 UK Nasa looks into shuttle 'debris' By Paul Rincon BBC News science reporter, at the Kennedy Space Center A new start for Discovery and the shuttle fleet More details Nasa is investigating two cases of apparent debris seen falling from the space shuttle Discovery as it blasted off for Earth orbit. The events were captured in onboard video and the agency says it now needs to consider their significance. In one case, a heat shield tile seems to have been affected on the underside of the shuttle. There are now concerns over the news hours after Nasa hailed its first shuttle flight in two-and-a-half years. The tip of the shuttle's external fuel tank also hit a bird as it launched from Kennedy Space Center on Tuesday. John Shannon, STS-114 mission operations representative, pointed out video frames apparently showing a piece of heat shield tile breaking off from the underside of the shuttle. This has left a one-and-a-half inch white spot near the nose landing gear doors. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4719847.stm Dear List Members, Some problems are happening as predicted by Professor David Hawthorne. Best wishes, satva Jorge Angelino Rua da Sociedade Filarmónica Perpétua Azeitonense, 292925-598 AzeitãoPortugal jorge.angelino tel: mobile: 210813674963916784 Add me to your address book... Want a signature like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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