In Brief: June 6 foam strike test results in 'visible and significant' damage

'VISIBLE' DAMAGE: A June 6 foam strike test conducted using reinforced carbon-carbon (RCC) panels from the shuttle Discovery resulted in "visible and significant" damage to panel 6, some surrounding T-seals, and supporting hardware, according to a spokesman for the Columbia Accident Investigation...

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