A debris/ice/thermal protection system assessment and integrated photographic analysis was conducted for Shuttle mission STS-93. Debris inspections of the flight elements and launch pad were performed before and after launch. Icing conditions on the External Tank were assessed by the use of computer programs and infrared scanned data during cryogenic loading of the vehicle, followed by on-pad visual inspection. High speed photography of the launch was analyzed to identify ice/debris sources and evaluate potential vehicle damage and/or in-flight anomalies. This report documents the ice/debris/thermal protection system conditions and integrated photographic analysis findings of Space Shuttle mission STS-93 and the resulting effect on the Space Shuttle Program.


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    Title :

    Debris/Ice/TPS Assessment and Integrated Photographic Analysis of Shuttle Mission STS-93


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1999


    Size :

    160 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English