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The inspection sphere floated free - would they open the only hatch in time
A white sphere drifts from Space Shuttle Columbia, part of a mission to test remote inspection. But then, an unexpected object floats free, threatening the entire space operation.
The inspection sphere floated free - would they open the only hatch in time
This episode explores the intricate preparations and unexpected challenges faced by Space Shuttle Columbia's STS-87 mission, highlighting the critical role of a free-flying satellite and the long-standing difficulty of spacewalks on this particular orbiter.
Spacecraft: Space Shuttle Columbia
Mission: STS-87
Date: November 1997
Crew Size: 7…
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