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From: brndlfly@athena.mit.edu (Matthew T Velazquez)
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Subject: Fire in Space
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Date: 9 Feb 91 16:35:42 GMT
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	Okay, think about this:

If, as most have been saying, a flame lit in zero gravity would simply deplete
the oxygen in the immediate vicinity and go out, is there any sort of procedure
for a fire on board something like the Shuttle once it reaches orbit? Anyone
with first- or second-hand knowledge?

				T Velazquez
				MIT Aero/Astro
				brndlfly@athena.mit.edu