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From: v055mvw3@ubvms.cc.buffalo.edu
Newsgroups: sci.space.shuttle
Subject: Re:Challenger
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Date: 20 Mar 90 20:39:25 GMT
Organization: Academic Computing Services, University at Buffalo
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A word on the Challenger...

Three of the seven were most probably conscious at impact, as their
respective O2 emergency packs were almost used up.  The cabin
fell intact for 2 1/2 minutes before inpact, and the astronauts
died when it struck the water, not drowning.  The cabin's speed was in excess
of 200 mph when it struck, causing the enitre cabin and its contents to be
totally demolished.  Sadly, this also included the astronauts.


Greg J. Schaffer

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