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May 18th 06, 03:14 PM
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RTLS Abort
In the event of an RTLS abort, are there shut off values on the
umbilical lines to prevent remainning fuel to leak out of the tank once the orbiter separates? I could see leaking fuel being a danger at that moment, not to mention pollution in the water. Also, when the tank hits the water, would it remain intact or break apart? Thanks. 
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