Space Shuttle Enterprise damaged

[F3A-1]

The close ups on the other web site make the exposed parts (plywood?) appear as though the tip, and maybe more, are foam and wood of "static" quality to begin with. I agree that the salt spray will probably do more harm than the tip tap. It is still far better than scraping it. At least it will be on display for anyone to see.

Pirate Lex

[Anthony Svihlik]

Who would have thought that after all Enterprise has been through, her most dangerous mission would be a barge journey to a museum?

Anthony

[Misterg97]

I'm sure I'll catch some flak on this one .... but here goes !

[fotobass]

"The Intrepid confirmed the damage in a statement released late Sunday. "A sudden microburst of wind, measured at 35 knots, caused the rub panel foam protective layer of the wingtip of Enterprise to graze the protective wood piling bumpers in the water designed to bumper vessels," the museum said."

Tough to combat that, I'd think. Mind you a better initial plan would have been preferable.

[JohnB]

If you think that's bad wait...after six months it will be up on blocks and tagged with graffitti from "urban 'utes".

[DoraNineFan]

"The Intrepid confirmed the damage in a statement released late Sunday. "A sudden microburst of wind, measured at 35 knots, caused the rub panel foam protective layer of the wingtip of Enterprise to graze the protective wood piling bumpers in the water designed to bumper vessels," the museum said."

Tough to combat that, I'd think. Mind you a better initial plan would have been preferable.

The flag in the picture shows the wind blowing opposite of the direction of the piling. Perhaps a little too much compensation.

[Airlift48]

Ah, a little 17,000 MPH tape and you're good to go.

[Ken]

"The Intrepid confirmed the damage in a statement ... "A sudden microburst of wind, measured at 35 knots

If they'd only had someone on the cockpit using the onboard windshear detection equipment!

[TROJANII]

"The Intrepid confirmed the damage in a statement released late Sunday. "A sudden microburst of wind, measured at 35 knots, caused the rub panel foam protective layer of the wingtip of Enterprise to graze the protective wood piling bumpers in the water designed to bumper vessels," the museum said."

Tough to combat that, I'd think. Mind you a better initial plan would have been preferable.

The flag in the picture shows the wind blowing opposite of the direction of the piling. Perhaps a little too much compensation.

Oh oh. That's tough to explain.

[over/out]

NIMROIDS! Wait! Do they "Restore" her?, or leave her Org.(now with "Historic" damage)! NOW! we know they were'nt meant for water Quick! paint "The not move" Enterprise on her side!

[muddyboots]

The damage is unfortunate, but I'm sure that is can be repaired. What is more concerning is the water spray/mist the Shuttle is being subjected to during the barge tow. I'm a little surprised they didn't "wrap" it with something to prevent salt water (or any water) contaminents from getting on the surface. This could be very bad for the long term of the vehicle. Any type of ocean spray needs to be removed within hours (theres a book answer that escapes me at the moment)via fresh water rinse...

I was thinking the same thing when I saw the photos. You would think they would have built some sort of frame around the wings jutting out to act as a bumper....I guess that would have cost too much money.

[Iclo]

The flag in the picture shows the wind blowing opposite of the direction of the piling. Perhaps a little too much compensation.

Hum, In a narrow passage like this one, the wind direction could be very changing and could turn of 180° in short distance.

[deskpro590]

So she's supposedly been repaired? Black spray paint is a repair? From the Intrepid museum twitter feed[url]
https://twitter.com/IntrepidMuseum/stat ... 9549150208[/url]


AND an photo of said repair http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=28755.345 (Middle of forum.)

I sure hope that "Repair" is a measure to protect it until they can get it in its home to do the real repair. Although I also saw a report of what happened to their Concorde.... http://articles.nydailynews.com/2008-07-14/local/17901243_1_british-airways-retired-concorde-plane

*****stepping off soapbox..

[N3Njeff]

Im sure the show is not over yet.................they still got to get it on deck right???

[peter]

What's with the picture on that one link that show's the elevons drooping and what appears to be outer skin peeled back???