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Old February 12th 10, 03:19 AM posted to sci.space.shuttle
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Just wondering, is the cargo bay pressurized? I know it's a lot of space.
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Old February 12th 10, 04:01 AM posted to sci.space.shuttle
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Just wondering, is the cargo bay pressurized? I know it's a lot of space.
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Old February 12th 10, 04:02 AM posted to sci.space.shuttle
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On Feb 11, 11:01�pm, "Greg D. Moore \(Strider\)"
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Just wondering, is the cargo bay pressurized? I know it's a lot of space.
Thanks.


No.

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but it has held science modules on occasion, and they were pressurized
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Old February 12th 10, 02:14 PM posted to sci.space.shuttle
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"Greg D. Moore (Strider)" wrote in message
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Just wondering, is the cargo bay pressurized? I know it's a lot of space.
Thanks.


No.


In fact, there are carefully designed vents which insure that no pressure
(positive or negative) builds up in the payload bay.

Jeff
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that your dog is finally getting enough cheese" - Deteriorata - National
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On Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:19:52 -0500, wrote:

Just wondering, is the cargo bay pressurized? I know it's a lot of space.
Thanks.


Thanks for the replies.
 




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