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NASA resorts to the F-15 to verify the Shuttle's safety
Washington, USA - Test flight by the fighter to make sure that structural components destined to the spacecraft are properly protected against dangerous debris
Despite possible delays are likely to affect the launch of the Discovery Space Shuttle (see for details AVIONEWS), the NASA is regularly carrying on its tests aimed to ensure higher safety for next mission. A boeing F-15B Eagle long range interceptor fighter has in fact been deployed in order to verify the effectiveness of a series of devices intended to prevent the risks generated by debris produced...
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency