Deja vu

From: Megan <mbg_at_world.std.com>
Date: Fri Aug 28 09:40:05 1998

"Max Eskin" <maxeskin_at_hotmail.com> wrote:

>Give me a break! Rockets explode all of the time. Plus, I would guess
>some of the parts they are using are old. I have the feeling cracked
>seals could once again be the problem. Also, rockets don't rely on
>computer controls. These are 20-year old technology. It's unlikely
>they have anything more than a bunch of servos like in a model car.

Actually, from the news report I heard, it was a new launch vehicle.
The maiden flight... That doesn't contradict the idea it may be old
technology, but supposedly the vehicle was one of a new series...

                                        Megan Gentry
                                        Former RT-11 Developer

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