AP: Human Error Behind Shuttle Mishap?

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/10/04/tech/main913700.shtml

excerpt:

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Oct. 5, 2005

(AP) Workers may have accidentally cut or crushed the section of foam that
broke off Discovery's fuel tank during its launch two months ago - a mishap
that threatened the safety of the astronauts and grounded the shuttle fleet.

That is the leading theory for the cause behind the disturbing loss of foam
insulation that cast a cloud over NASA's return to space, said Wayne Hale,
the newly appointed manager of the space shuttle program.

In a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday, Hale said
the shuttle will not fly again until the foam insulation problem is
resolved - no sooner than spring.

Ted Molczan


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