bump

they think this will be a very low chance of this needing any repairs.

BTW since you are dropping the site why keep posting new props?

Why two definitions, namely "if NASA opts" and "Will...astronauts repair...?"

What will be considered the point to close it long or short - the moment of 'opting' or the moment of 'repairing'?

arkadi, to answer your question-- the point of close can be whichever is publicized first, either "will make repairs", definitively, or making repairs, actively.

Thanks!

t

Thank you!

From http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html.

"Wed, 20 May 2009 07:11:43 PM EDT
...Mission managers completed their review of the late inspection of the shuttle’s wing leading edge and nosecap heat shield, and cleared the entire thermal protection system for safe entry. Landing is scheduled for 10:01 a.m. EDT Friday at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, weather permitting."

There won't be any repair. It can close short now.