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July 27, 2005

QotD: Shuttle Launch

For the first time in nearly two and a half years, there is a Space Shuttle in orbit.

The launch appears to have gone textbook-perfect, including a Bujold Moment just after main engine cutoff and external tank jettison:

"Well, that was boring."

"I like 'em that way."

Scott Padgett, posting to the Lois McMaster Bujold mailing list

Posted by Nicholas at July 27, 2005 08:35 AM
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