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From: harman@vu-vlsi.Villanova.EDU (Glen Harman)
Newsgroups: sci.space.shuttle
Subject: Shuttle flap position during orbit
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Date: 29 Jul 88 14:33:42 GMT
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In every picture of an orbiting shuttle I've seen, the "flaps" are in very 
similiar positions.  The port flap is raised, while the starboad flap is in     a neutral position.  I am curious;  What functions, if any, do the control      surfaces have during ascent and orbit?

Glenvar Harman