Flying Launch-Abort Simulations With STS-115 Crew Provide a Dose of Reality
Credit: NASA PHOTOS
Other than a completely successful mission, a key focus of the STS-115 astronauts in final training for liftoff on Atlantis is the shuttle malfunctions that could cause survivable but time-critical emergencies during launch and reentry. The mission, carrying a 17.5-ton solar array truss, is set for...
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