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From: pjs@aristotle.JPL.NASA.gov (Peter Scott)
Newsgroups: sci.space.shuttle
Subject: Re: Shuttle Status for 08/13/90 (Forwarded)
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Date: 15 Aug 90 17:17:13 GMT
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In article <1160@vision.UUCP>, simon@vision.UUCP (Simon Taylor) writes:
> In article <56012@ames.arc.nasa.gov> yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter
E. Yee) writes:
> >          Closeouts are underway on all areas of the  vehicle. 
Pyrotechnic
> >          devices  for  the  robot arm and the RTG system will be
installed
> >          after the RTG system is serviced with water.  
> 
> 	I am aware of Pyrotechnic devices being used on other parts of the
> 	Shuttle, but what are they used for on the robot arm ?

In the event that the robot arm goes out of control and starts heading
for a populated area, the RSO will destroy it to protect innocent
civilians.

Sorry, couldn't resist  :-)

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