That's right, our astronauts have lots of ingenuity when it comes to in-orbit repair. They used a hacksaw, ductape, and some kind of clamp to create a makeshift shield remover.
Some kind of asbestos stripping worked itself loose during launch. This stripping is only necessary during launch; varying aerodynamics make it worthless in return. But now, since it is sticking out, it would cause a huge temperature increase if left in for re-entry. So, the astronauts constructed this little appliance to cut it off if they couldn't rip it off with their thickly gloved hands. The mission was a success. It's just another tribute to the power of Ducktape!
In Him,
D3
3 comments:
LOL. Duck Tape saves the day once again!
Interestingly enough, "Duck Tape" should not be a trademark; it is the actual name of the stuff. This name came from G.I.s who said that water comes off of it like "water off a duck's back" hence the name. If Ducktape Inc. wants to rename it "Ductape", they are welcome to.
Hey David, have you seen the movie Apollo 13? If you have a language filter, you should check it out. It is just another example of the ingenuity of our astronauts.
Peace out
Eric
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