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From: fcaggian@kepler.com (Frank Caggiano)
Newsgroups: sci.space.shuttle
Subject: Preparing to leave orbit.
Message-ID: <564@kepler1.kepler.com>
Date: 16 Apr 91 19:40:08 GMT
Organization: Kepler Financial Mgmt., Setuket, NY
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Does anyone know how long it takes to prepare the shuttle for
re-entry?  How long does it take to close and lock the cargo
bay doors?   

When the landing during the last mission was delayed was the 
shuttle already in re-entry configuration and if so what is required 
to be done in order to remain in orbit?  I seem to remember that
the cargo bay doors are used as heat radiators to cool the 
shuttle how long can the shuttle remain in orbit with the doors
closed ?

		Thanks
			Frank Caggiano


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