Space: Possible APOD Shuttle burning in as seen from space

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Space: Possible APOD Shuttle burning in as seen from space

Post by BMAONE23 » Mon Feb 22, 2010 9:57 pm

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Re: Possible APOD Shuttle burning in as seen from space

Post by neufer » Mon Feb 22, 2010 11:03 pm

Perhaps "burning" is not the most appropriate word:

<<The curve can easily be seen because of the plasma trail left behind by Endeavour as it sailed through Earth's atmosphere.>>
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