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Columbia's tragedy has rised a doubt Lockheed Martin Space programs

Washington, Usa - It stopped production in areas that center around the foam used to insulate die external fuel tank

After the February 1st shuttle disaster, Lockheed Martin Space program’s future is in doubt. Nasa had planned 5 additional space shuttle launches this year. According to Harry Wadsworth, spokesman for Lockheed Martin, company is continuing work on fuel tanks in progress, but has stopped production in a few areas that center around the foam used to insulate die external fuel tank. According to Lockheed M...

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Rome, Italy, 03/04/2003 17:05
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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