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Brian Gaff - 02 Jul 2006 18:24 GMT

So, they are certainly proving that the wet sensors work this time.

I wonder what all this is doing to the bonding of the foam, etc?

Brian

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MichaelJP - 03 Jul 2006 15:02 GMT

> So, they are certainly proving that the wet sensors work this time.
>
> I wonder what all this is doing to the bonding of the foam, etc?
>
> Brian

Er, not good - it seems they've discovered a crack in the foam.

Hope it doesn't mean back to the VAB - that could be a lengthy delay:(

Maybe they shouldn't even try on these low-percentage launch chance days.

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Tim Rogers - 03 Jul 2006 15:08 GMT

>> So, they are certainly proving that the wet sensors work this time.
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> Maybe they shouldn't even try on these low-percentage launch chance days.

CNN is reporting that a 4 to 5" crack has been found in the ET's foam.
Apparently, it is adjacent to the O2 line.
Shuttle managers are meeting to discuss the issue right now.

Tim Rogers

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