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Challenger was destroyed by a disintegrating solid rocket. Given that a solid rocket cannot be shut down, what kind of software change could ever save them?
by erik_seaberg 9y ago
Challenger was destroyed by a disintegrating solid rocket. Given that a solid rocket cannot be shut down, what kind of software change could ever save them?
- pkroll 9y agoSolid rockets that detach. So, at least in theory, could have ejected the rockets. Or detached the shuttle from the whole tank and land. If you can detect the rocket's about to blow, of course.
- erik_seaberg 9y agoDitching the tank might help, but I wonder whether the control surfaces are quick enough to prevent tumbling in the hypersonic airstream.