Space Shuttle Columbia appears to have crashed
Saturday, February 1, 2003 by Keila | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
It is on the news now. Something has happened during re-entry and there was a explosion somewhere in Texas.
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paul59
Reply #22 Saturday, February 1, 2003 2:31 PM
Reply #22 Saturday, February 1, 2003 2:31 PM
our hearts and prayres go out to the families from all in the UK 
Aschell
Reply #23 Saturday, February 1, 2003 3:31 PM
Reply #23 Saturday, February 1, 2003 3:31 PM
I remember the shock I felt when Challenger blew up. I could hardly think that day during school. Now I feel the same shock, sadness. I've always been interested in space and hearing about space exploration. I hope that this exploration continues. Thinking about all the strife and war or possible wars, the international space station has been a symbol of peace and co-operation. Maybe they will replace the shuttle fleet with something newer/safer. Aren't the shuttles built with something like 1960's technology? I think I read that once somewhere, though they are saying that age of the shuttle was probably not the problem here.
BabyPooh
Reply #24 Saturday, February 1, 2003 3:57 PM
Reply #24 Saturday, February 1, 2003 3:57 PM
This is horrible news. I live in North Central Texas in a liitle town called Paradise. We heard the boom this morning and felt it shake everything. I couldn't believe it. All I could think about was the families watching and waiting for them. So, So sad.
BabyPooh
Reply #25 Saturday, February 1, 2003 4:00 PM
Reply #25 Saturday, February 1, 2003 4:00 PM
I would also like to add that my prayers are with them and may God bless them and help them get through this tragedy.
Styl-X Design
Reply #26 Saturday, February 1, 2003 4:07 PM
Reply #26 Saturday, February 1, 2003 4:07 PM
I'm really sorry for the family's. But the space shuttle was the very first of nasa!! it is 20 years old, there also was (i don't know how to say this in english, but a peace that was armed against heat) that fell off, if you go trough the atmoshpere like that, no thing that can servive.
White_Moth
Reply #27 Saturday, February 1, 2003 5:02 PM
Reply #27 Saturday, February 1, 2003 5:02 PM
...Styl...
Although I havent heard that bit of news, but to make sure, are you speaking about one of the ceramic heatshield tiles?
Although I havent heard that bit of news, but to make sure, are you speaking about one of the ceramic heatshield tiles?
Jafo
Reply #28 Saturday, February 1, 2003 6:15 PM
Reply #28 Saturday, February 1, 2003 6:15 PM
There was mention that one tile had ben damaged during take-off.
White_Moth
Reply #29 Saturday, February 1, 2003 6:32 PM
Reply #29 Saturday, February 1, 2003 6:32 PM
Yes Jafo, I just heard that a piece of foam had dislodged and hit the wing, though I am not aware of the extent of damage that it caused or if it played a role in the disaster. I guess we may find out someday.
Jafo
Reply #30 Saturday, February 1, 2003 6:43 PM
Reply #30 Saturday, February 1, 2003 6:43 PM
Likely scenario is aerodynamic break-up....a not uncommon cause in any category of aviation...from shuttles to gliders.
At high speed, if stability is lost and needing correction [obviously], it's common for stresses to exceed airframe capabilities/design parameters.
One theory to ponder, however....'bird-strike', where the 'bird' is some bit of flotsam of space junk [satelite] in a decaying orbit of its own.
Of course, I'd not feel too amused if I were one of the 3 still on the station.
I'd expect they are going through an equivalent 'hell' at the moment...
At high speed, if stability is lost and needing correction [obviously], it's common for stresses to exceed airframe capabilities/design parameters.
One theory to ponder, however....'bird-strike', where the 'bird' is some bit of flotsam of space junk [satelite] in a decaying orbit of its own.
Of course, I'd not feel too amused if I were one of the 3 still on the station.
I'd expect they are going through an equivalent 'hell' at the moment...
Weaksid
Reply #31 Saturday, February 1, 2003 6:49 PM
Reply #31 Saturday, February 1, 2003 6:49 PM
They're probably wondering who's going to pick them up. They have to build a new shuttle probably.
But the whole thought, thinking that they might be next. That has to be really getting to them.
But the whole thought, thinking that they might be next. That has to be really getting to them.
White_Moth
Reply #32 Saturday, February 1, 2003 7:00 PM
Reply #32 Saturday, February 1, 2003 7:00 PM
I heard that quite a bit of lighter weight particles from the disaster are going to remain caught up in the jet stream for some time.
It all makes one wonder if man was really destined to escape Earth...
It all makes one wonder if man was really destined to escape Earth...
mormegil
Reply #35 Saturday, February 1, 2003 8:55 PM
Reply #35 Saturday, February 1, 2003 8:55 PM
wow. Cant say the right thing. Hope this dose not kill the US Space program. I am sure the crew would feel the same way. They died doing what they loved, and you cant ask for more then that.
JamMeister33
Reply #36 Saturday, February 1, 2003 9:01 PM
Reply #36 Saturday, February 1, 2003 9:01 PM
The people still on the station have a way home... they aren't stranded there.
goodmorphing
Reply #37 Saturday, February 1, 2003 9:26 PM
Reply #37 Saturday, February 1, 2003 9:26 PM
There are a lot of good things that came from the space program that we use every day. Not to mention the intangibles like hope for a better future, the example of cooperation between countries (and the experience of unity in at least one field), the inspiration of the programs (it gives all something to reach out for, not to mention the educational inspiration). I think that no matter the cost, the space program will go on. Because I think humans have a basic need for frontiers.
I never say these things well. But globally we have war and terror, and it is balanced by this other thing that shines hope in our faces. It speaks of success and unity and cooperation and peace and I cannot believe we would let it go at any cost. Psychologically, I think we need it. "Space....the final frontier", the phrase kind of has a grip on us. It keeps us striving.
I never say these things well. But globally we have war and terror, and it is balanced by this other thing that shines hope in our faces. It speaks of success and unity and cooperation and peace and I cannot believe we would let it go at any cost. Psychologically, I think we need it. "Space....the final frontier", the phrase kind of has a grip on us. It keeps us striving.
JamMeister33
Reply #38 Saturday, February 1, 2003 10:17 PM
Reply #38 Saturday, February 1, 2003 10:17 PM
This is extremely tragic, but it will not stop the space program.
It will certainly delay it while they determine exactly what caused the accident, but they will eventually
move on with the program. We must learn from our mistakes and failures and persevere...
It will certainly delay it while they determine exactly what caused the accident, but they will eventually
move on with the program. We must learn from our mistakes and failures and persevere...
WOM
Reply #39 Saturday, February 1, 2003 10:25 PM
Reply #39 Saturday, February 1, 2003 10:25 PM
Jam, it won't delay anything at the moment. They still have people up in space who need food and water.
JamMeister33
Reply #40 Saturday, February 1, 2003 10:29 PM
Reply #40 Saturday, February 1, 2003 10:29 PM
The people on the station are fine for the time being, WOM..
I saw it on CNN this afternoon.
I saw it on CNN this afternoon.
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Reply #21 Saturday, February 1, 2003 12:24 PM