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Author Topic:   A question for believers - why the Bible?
DrJones*
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Message 77 of 79 (173908)
01-04-2005 9:33 PM
Reply to: Message 76 by Gilgamesh
01-04-2005 8:18 PM


Re: How's This!?
This article says that ice forms on the main tank because of the low temperature of the liquid hydrogen and oxygen within. I coudln't find anything that says ice forms on the solid boosters themselves.

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kjsimons
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Message 78 of 79 (173912)
01-04-2005 9:53 PM
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01-04-2005 9:33 PM


Re: How's This!?
You are correct, the ice forms on the external fuel tank only. The solid rocket booster are whatever the ambient temperature is, so no ice buildup. And of course the damage to the shutle's wind was from foam not ice. I used to work at the Space Center and watched the Challenger lift off. It was a beautiful clear sunny day. Who knew that at that moment the astronauts fates were sealed. I remember waiting to hear the twin sonic booms of re-entry of the shuttle and it never happening. It was a sad day.
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Message 79 of 79 (173943)
01-05-2005 12:38 AM
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01-04-2005 9:53 PM


Re: How's This!?
I'd imagine it would have been heart wrenching to have actually been there. Thanks for the clarification on the fuel/boosters.

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