2006-07-01 08:21:19 · 18 answers · asked by nyeboy9 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
If the space shuttel crashes it would be a minor setback and should not be counted against the program
2006-07-01 08:24:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The program should continue with much needed upgrades. The astronauts know the chances they take. They know the shuttles are old, weren't meant to be in use this long, and were dangerous from the beginning. But danger is relative. If you could choose between dying in a car accident and dying in a space shuttle, wouldn't you pick the shuttle?
2006-07-01 20:18:45 · answer #2 · answered by minuteblue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The shuttle program, regardless of a crash. should only continue if it's technological adaptability is enhanced.
I am concerned that NASA keeps trying to use old technology. They work so hard to develop concepts like the shuttle but do not consider the long term. They need to regroup and plan for design changes as knowledge and technology advance. If as a govt. agency they can not adapt as quickly as the private sector they need to become privatized.
2006-07-01 08:33:42 · answer #3 · answered by mike g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be a terrible tragedy and a huge setback for human exploration, but I think it would definitely be the end of the shuttle program. It's time for NASA to move on to the next step; a new vehicle.
2006-07-01 08:26:07 · answer #4 · answered by UNITool 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's ending in a couple of years anyway. The next "shuttle" is already in the making. Probably around 2020 before it's launched.
2006-07-08 05:48:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would depend on the total number of crashes. If there were a whole lot, I think they should stop and work on the shuttle design and safety. If there were few, I would just leave it.
2006-07-01 08:27:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am all for space exploration. As for the shuttles, they're suppose to be otherwise retired in a few years anyways, as to their replacement, it depends on what they go with. We've been sending up guys in space for 40 years (or nearly), and unfortunately we haven't had a guy on the moon in years. Man, we should be on Mars by now!
2006-07-01 08:29:45 · answer #7 · answered by beargrrlclara 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before everything, the area Shuttles have all been retired, so they are actually not area of the story from now on. The Hubble area Telescope is in a good orbit, so is basically in unfastened fall, with the forces of gravity and inertia balancing one yet another out.
2016-12-10 03:15:11 · answer #8 · answered by lacy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for the continuing of the shuttle programmes
2006-07-01 08:31:25 · answer #9 · answered by novie w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would like to see the program cancelled now before it launches. It's a big waste of taxpayers' money. The funds should go toward construction of a new vehicle.
2006-07-01 08:29:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋