NASA analysis shows that no changes in orbiter reentry angle or Columbia's weight could have saved its crew
COLUMBIA'S HOPELESS SITUATION The space shuttle Mission Control center at the Johnson Space Center has completed a detailed analysis that shows no viable reentry trajectory changes or other extreme measures, such as throwing 31,000 lb. of equipment and fluids overboard, could have lessened heating...
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