2006-07-04 05:10:41 · 6 answers · asked by Fusion 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
On re-entry,due to the fact that the earths atmosphere is incredibly thin near the limits of space.As the shuttle begins it's re-entry it strikes the upper atmosphere at about 75,000 mph.At this rate of speed an incredible amount of molecules begin to bash into these heat resistant ceramic tiles,wanting in turn,to tear them off...tom science
2006-07-04 05:28:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NASA has chosen to go ahead with the launch, so I choose to believe that it isn't likely that the crack will become lethal at any point during this mission. Hopefully, they have examined the crack thoroughly and honestly and are actually quite certain that it will not interfere with the flight. I wish them well.
2006-07-04 05:18:59 · answer #2 · answered by home schooling mother 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope it never becomes lethal, but re-entry is more dangerous than take off.
2006-07-04 06:00:21 · answer #3 · answered by Cindy in Bama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now...similar to the last space shuttle that blew up. It occurred during take off.
2006-07-04 05:12:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but the Columbia blew up during landing. The last shuttle didnt blow up.....only foam came off.
So I say during landing.........
2006-07-04 05:15:35 · answer #5 · answered by jrschulz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they just want to practice patching it in space. Like they should have been able to do before.
2006-07-04 05:31:39 · answer #6 · answered by Rick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋