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August 10th 05, 04:45 AM
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Payload Bat doors?
How long can the shuttle fly with doors closed? If this morning was three
orbits doors closed that seems to about 4.5 hours. 
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August 10th 05, 04:58 AM
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JOE HECHT wrote:
How long can the shuttle fly with doors closed? If this morning was three orbits doors closed that seems to about 4.5 hours. It's all dependant on the amount of water that's on board. Once the doors are closed they use a cooling system called the Flash Evaporative System. I think it boils the water off for cooling.
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