Whew!
Early this afternoon NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavour made an early, but more importantly safe, landing. There had been much speculation as to the safety of the shuttle and it's crew due to the foam damage under the ship. A piece of foam had broken off the external fuel tank and punctured a three inch hole into the belly of the shuttle. It was damage by foam that led to the demise of the Columbia.
NASA had attempted to perform a repair job, but there appeared to be a
possible tear on the thumb of the left glove on the spacesuit. It was later reported the tear was no danger to the suit and that the job was canceled as a precaution. As of recently Hurricane Dean became a possilbe threat, and led NASA to call for Endeavour's return a day early.
possible tear on the thumb of the left glove on the spacesuit. It was later reported the tear was no danger to the suit and that the job was canceled as a precaution. As of recently Hurricane Dean became a possilbe threat, and led NASA to call for Endeavour's return a day early. With all the sad news these days it's glad to have a reason to rejoice at Endeavour's touch down.
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