Re: Status of Atlantis's tank


Is there a tank allocated to conducting an STS-300 style rescue
mission for the final flight? So far it's not a big deal, as NASA
could just use the tank slated for the next flight. But, when there
isn't going to be a "next flight" will the crew even have that option?


You could make that last trip go to the space station. And if need be, the crew could wait for a few Soyoz return capsules. Be sure to pack a lot of lunches just in case.
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