Critics push for retirement of NASA shuttle fleet
Critics urge ending the shuttle program as NASA delays flights after discoveries of large foam debris. Discovery faced foam shedding on a supply mission to the station with an August 7 return targeted, while public opinion and experts debate the program’s value and future funding.
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NASA faces cautious return for Discovery after shuttle damage scare
NASA officials say the Discovery remains potentially safe to fly home on August 7 despite a minor tank impact. Photographs from space reveal a backflip sequence and a chipped thermal tile near the nose gear area is under close inspection using a 3-D laser boom to gauge depth of surface damage. The team stresses a clean bill of health will require further inspection results.
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