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In reply to the discussion: Columbia Shuttle Crew Not Told of Possible Problem With Reentry [View all]jeff47
(26,549 posts)33. There wasn't time.
They didn't have enough supplies to last until a new shuttle could be prepped and launched.
The "long shot rescue plan" would have been to try to boost the shuttle to the ISS, but that probably couldn't be done with the fuel on board.
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I think I'd rather personally not know -- but I sure wouldn't feel I could make that
gateley
Feb 2013
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