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An ER-2 searched for shuttle Columbia's debris
Edwards,Usa - The aircraft flew over Western Texas for seven hours
On February 22, an ER-2 research aircraft flew over west Texas sky to search for the space shuttle Columbia debris. The ER-2, civil version of the U-2, operated at 20.000 and 70.000 feet of altitude. Images from special cameras are being studied to determine if any shuttle debris can be located. The aircraft is capable of missions up to eight hours and a range up to 3400 miles. Nasa has two ER-2s,...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 41343
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency