Shuttle_guy question 10-12-2005

[mcs_seattle]

What space shuttle system(s?) worry you the most on a launch?<br /><br />What risks will you be happiest to see gone when the shuttle program ends?<br /><br />What will you miss most about the space shuttle program?<br /><br />

 

[mcs_seattle]

Thanks<br /><br />It must also be a good thing to be done with a heat shield that is exposed to the air flow and all other elements before reentry.<br /><br />

 

[vogon13]

Main engine turbo pump shedding a blade (or three) has got to be on your list, no?<br /><br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#ff0000"><strong>TPTB went to Dallas and all I got was Plucked !!</strong></font></p><p><font color="#339966"><strong>So many people, so few recipes !!</strong></font></p><p><font color="#0000ff"><strong>Let's clean up this stinkhole !!</strong></font> </p> </div>

 

[vogon13]

APU turbine, ~150 horsepower<br /><br />SSME turbo-pump, />60,000 horsepower (IIRC)<br /><br /><br />I am scared proportionally. <br /><br /><br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#ff0000"><strong>TPTB went to Dallas and all I got was Plucked !!</strong></font></p><p><font color="#339966"><strong>So many people, so few recipes !!</strong></font></p><p><font color="#0000ff"><strong>Let's clean up this stinkhole !!</strong></font> </p> </div>

 

[davf]

How about the location and possibility for collateral damage, though?

 

[lampblack]

Ahhh... but a lot of times, it's the little things that sneak up and bite you on the butt.<br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font color="#0000ff"><strong>Just tell the truth and let the chips fall...</strong></font> </div>