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From: pjs@euclid.jpl.nasa.gov (Peter Scott)
Newsgroups: sci.space.shuttle
Subject: Re: Shuttle flights?
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Date: 28 Jan 91 16:42:52 GMT
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In article <2492.27A4061F@fidonet.ieee.org>, Terry.Steckowich@f540.n107.z1.ieee.org (Terry Steckowich) writes:
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>     Isn't there increased concern over the risk of terrorist actions against shuttle flights now that we are at war against Iraq?  Or are they 100% sure they can protect the shuttle?  

The security there has always assumed that the shuttle was a prime
terrorist target, and acted accordingly.  Of course, there will also
be increased security due to the current situation.
 
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