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Nasa: shuttles equipped with wing-sensors

Washington, Usa - They will detect possible collisions with dockage

The committee charged to plan and control preliminary activities to Nasa’s shuttle manned flights, who have recently met for the second time, fixed that shuttles’ wings will be equipped with sensors capable to detect and signal possible collisions with dockage. This new security measure, which will be probably operational in summer 2004, is not able to assess the extent of the damage, however will pre...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 56213
Rome, Italy, 12/12/2003 12:55
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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