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January 7th 07, 10:40 PM
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Why does the shuttle throttle on ascent?
Brian Thorn wrote: No, throttling high performance rocket engines is still somewhat difficult and risky, despite the Shuttle making it look easy. NASA has always worried that the Mains won't throttle back up as they are intended, which would mean the crew would be going for a swim. And considering what those ditching model tests looked like, this would be a real good opportunity to use the parachutes. :-) Pat 
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