Posted by M. Lee on February 3, 2003, at 9:02:10
In reply to Shuttle tradgedy could be plus for us!, posted by Marathon Man on February 2, 2003, at 10:55:58
... and in so many ways...
During the 16 days in the unique environment of space the astronauts studied: the growth rate of prostate cancer cells, the ozone layer, fuel combustion, etc. etc.
See the Dallas Morning News, 2/2/2003, article by Michael E. Young. It contains an overview of the important research conducted during this mission.http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dallas/latestnews/stories/020203dnmet16days.6dd95.html
and, no, this research could not be conducted without human intervention. Research here on Earth is so much more productive when it is supplemented by research in space. As a side note, one of the experiments on the Space Station is currently not working. The astronauts that are currently on the Station are awaiting spare parts which were launched on a Russion rocket Sunday. These parts will be installed in the experiment after the space craft arrives Tuesday. Despite this tragedy, and in the same spirit to which the lost crew dedicated their lives, the three astronauts who are still on orbit continue to expand the frontiers of knowledge for the benefit of all humanity.
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