When I observed the video replays, I noticed 2 to 3 distict bursts when it started to break up and then multiple objects breaking off the shuttle as it descended. So whatever part [conjecture BTW] broke first,could it have started a chain reaction of massive depressurizations that caused the orbiter to break apart? I know it's way too early to be starting armchair investigations, I just wanted to report my observations to the SEE-SAT community and get some insight to try and figure out why such a horrific event occured in Manned Spaceflight. Maybe we, as dedicated satellite observers may help NASA out with our observations. Just some thoughts from a shocked,horrified and upset space buff. May God be with the lost crew,their families, NASA and the world. Amen. Sincerely, Robert Schuette ***OBSERVING LOCATION*** PORTLAND,PENNSYLVANIA U.S.A. 40.9230N-75.0970W GMT -5.00HRS AMATEUR RADIO STATION: N3SNZ ****END OF MESSAGE**** ****END OF TRANSMISSION**** _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ----------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe from SeeSat-L by sending a message with 'unsubscribe' in the SUBJECT to SeeSat-L-request@lists.satellite.eu.org http://www.satellite.eu.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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