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From: jeffj@sfmin.UUCP (J.S.Jonas)
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Subject: re-used shuttle parts and re-inspection
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Date: Thu, 30-Jan-86 10:51:44 EST
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	Looking at the news footage in slow motion, I agree that it looks like
the main tank went first.  Channel 13 (N.Y.public TV) had two
experts (I forgot who) evaluate the footage.  They sited the flames
as 'unusual' and gave many guesses.

	I would like further information which I haven't seen yet

1)  We've all seen one view of the explosion.  Who taped that?
	Were there any other detailed views?
	Any satellite monitoring?

2)  I know we recover the tanks after each mission, but are they re-used?
	What is the history of the liquid fuel tank -
		How many times was it used?
		What is the inspection/recertification process?

3)  What has been recovered?  What parts would be most useful and why?

					Jeff Jonas
					{ihnp4 | mcnc | allegra} attunix ! jeffj