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In reply to the discussion: Columbia Shuttle Crew Not Told of Possible Problem With Reentry [View all]Purveyor
(29,876 posts)43. Seems to me like that was an option in the earlier flights where they wouldn't launch unless
a rescue shuttle was ready and able to launch.
I could be mistaken but I'm sure someone here knows that for sure.
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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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