STS-116: wing impacted by space junk?

[docm]

http://www.space.com/spaceshuttle/index.html<br /><br /><blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr /><p><b>Crew Performs Unscheduled Inspection of Discovery Wing</b><br /><br />11 December 2006 8:10 p.m. EST<br /><br />HOUSTON – Williams' seat liner transfer has been interrupted by an unscheduled inspection of Discovery's wing leading edge by the station's robotic arm. The last-minute procedure was initiated to examine an impact event that was recorded by sensors at about 4:30 a.m. EST (0930 GMT), while the crew was still asleep. The results from the inspection have not been announced yet.<p><hr /></p></p></blockquote> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[bobw]

Probably nothing to worry about. It is being discussed toward the end of the thread called "ISS 12A.1/ STS-116 Orbital Ops and EVAs " in this forum. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[elguapoguano]

already inspected. no worries, no damage. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font color="#ff0000"><u><em>Don't let your sig line incite a gay thread ;>)</em></u></font> </div>

 

[christine16]

elguapoguano,<br /><br />thanks a lot, now I feel better

 

[erioladastra]

<br />After undock an extra inspection of that area will be performed but there is no strong concern.

 

[georgeniebling]

so what was it?

 

[mrmorris]

<font color="yellow">"A very small MMOD or thermal expansion in the vehicle. "</font><br /><br />I think it's just the first indication that love bugs are starting to expand into LEO. <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />P.S. I think this will only be amusing to Floridians, so if you don't get it... don't sweat it.

 

[mrmorris]

<font color="yellow">"...they have little space suits..."</font><br /><br />Well that explains it. It's obviously a result of the first fruit of Orbital Outfitters' efforts.