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January 28, 2013



Jan
28
2013
The Loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger
Posted by HW on 28 Jan 2013 / 1 Comment

Published on January 28, 2013 Today in aviation history, January 29, 1985, marks a dark moment in America’s long and storied space exploration programs.  At 11:38 EST, the Space Shuttle Challenger lifted off the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, and rocketed toward orbit.  Just 73 seconds later, the spacecraft’s main fuel tank exploded, […]



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Jan
28
2013
No Visible Support
Posted by HW on 28 Jan 2013 / 4 Comments

This Week’s Hints to help you along: Features a radical reduction in the number of struts for racing. Created for competition and aerobatics, especially for looping. Seemingly underpowered, but light and small enough for speed. A very stubby lower wing; later it would be replaced, adding span. A composite of sorts — meaning, the parts […]



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