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08-May-2008, 04:00 PM
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Shuttle Launch Controllers Prepared to Press "Self Destruct" Button
This is something I can stomach when considering the launch of an unmanned robotic mission into space. It seems obvious that there should be a "flight termination" switch, especially when considering the damage a malfunctioning rocket could do to populated areas. If mission controllers see the rocket veer off course, they can make a quick [...]
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