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For those who have not heard yet, at about 9:00am eastern time, NASA lost communications with its space shuttle Columbia, as it was planning to land in Florida this morning.
It is now 10:45am, almost 90 minutes after the shuttle was supposed to land, and all news stations are dominated by video of the shuttle apparently exploding and breaking into pieces over central Texas. There is virtually no doubt that this is the case. Terrorism has been ruled out, because at the time of the communication loss, the shuttle was flying at 207,000 feet above Texas, flying at 6 times the speed of sound (120,000 miles per hour). Not even the best ground-to-air missile could reach more than 60,000 feet.
The families of the 7 astronauts aboard were waiting at the landing strip at Cape Canaveral, awaiting the arrival of their loved ones. They have been transported to a separate location. I ask that prayers be offered to the families of the victims. President Bush is returning to the White House from Camp David.
The crew included 6 Americans and the first Isreali astronaut in history. I wonder if there is any reaction as of yet from the Isreali government. Steve, Gil, could one of you perhaps let us know what the government over there has to say so far?
That's all I know for now, and I've probably left some stuff out, although these are the most important details right now. I'll try to keep everyone updated.
-Tom
"Whatever is sought for can be caught, you know,
whatever is neglected slips away."
Oedipus Rex, lines 126-127
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