redrope Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 Wow. The space shuttle is lost. They lost contact with it a little while ago, and it most likely crashed somewhere. Turn on the news or check MSNBC for updates. I hope it turns out ok. This is the shuttle with the Israeli on it, but I doubt thats related. :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flakingbiscuit Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 (edited) Yea, I got the e-mail and i'm watchin it on fox news now. Intresting how they can just lose all communication with it. There are 7 astronauts on it too and going 12,500 mph too :( Edited February 1, 2003 by JasonC1986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Frett Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 It's not lost, Clearly the video shows it broke up. It does not suprise me one bit. I knew it was bound to happen so why don't they just report that everybodys dead and thats that. :whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrope Posted February 1, 2003 Author Share Posted February 1, 2003 Yea, they now have video of the entire thing exploding. Its chilling to watch, but supposedly they could survive, but the speed and the height of the drop is just too much. On a side note, did anyone else here that guy on MSNBC say "So and so shot the shuttle down because he thought Howard Stern was on board."? That was weird. :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skooter Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 I can sense this story is going to be big on our TV tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 Wow, this is the first I've heard of it. Turning to a news channel now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPaul Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 The shuttle was 22 years old, something to keep in mind. Most cars these days don't last that long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BxBoy Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 It's True! :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravager Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 Oh God... that's horrible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromvar Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 :crazy: And this is why I never thought it was a good idea to build space shuttles from the lowest bidder. :no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deimos Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 wow, this is crazy. :no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxikk Veteran Posted February 1, 2003 Veteran Share Posted February 1, 2003 im still in shock :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshalus Veteran Posted February 1, 2003 Veteran Share Posted February 1, 2003 The shuttle was 22 years old, something to keep in mind. Most cars these days don't last that long. But most cars don't get a complete overhall everytime you drive it. The ship has been redesigned and rebuilt each time that it is used. All of the tiles on the outside are replaced, computer systems are updated, everything is redone. It's not the same ship going up each time, its the same named ship with all new parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPaul Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 The main body structure is still the same, this includes the "wings" that unofficially caused the accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 The main design is supposed to last 100 missions. Apparently this was number 28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pupik2k Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 I'm from Israel and its bad start for our astronauts :( So sad that guys not maked to the ground :cry: Hope theta will find the body's, if they survived at this speed and temperature :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nautica Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 I am unusually affected by this tragedy, To be an astronaut is THE most fascinating and one of THE hardest things to accomplish. THe world will miss these extraordinary people very much :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timan Veteran Posted February 1, 2003 Veteran Share Posted February 1, 2003 same thing happened a week before i was born the challenger ( the one with the first teacher in space).... :no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persianpsycho Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 they spent so many years educating themselves and getting their bodies in shape to be able to go into space :( awful tragedy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clicketyclick Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 i have aspirations to be in the space program and i am willing to give my life for my country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qba73 Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 Why did they not look at the orbiter with the telescopes to see for tile damage before oking the landing, and why did they assume because of previous launches with similar instance of debris coming off the external fuel tank that it was safe to land the orbiter. as stated ib the briefing they decided not to take pictures cause there technical staff deemed it unecessary, i mean arent you not suppose to take anything for granted! and by no means assume! i believe mission control put the 7 astronauts at risk, a true shame. I mean they did not even bother to look thre telescopes as stated just now by NASA Why did they not investigate further and possibly get a second shuttle up there with repair supplies. Why did they just assume with no physical Hard evidence that the orbiter's Tiles were in tact. i believe it was incompetence on the part of misson control. My Condolences to the 7 astronauts lost today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Bourricot Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 wonder y it went tho could it have been a bomb on board? only small damage was needed the speed could have easily finished it off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fotix Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 wonder y it went tho could it have been a bomb on board? only small damage was needed the speed could have easily finished it off NO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clicketyclick Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 there was no foul play involved.......the shuttle did its duty and so did the crew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxp Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 there was no foul play involved.......the shuttle did its duty and so did the crew well said bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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