chandra.si.edu/blog/node/530 The size and weight distribution of the Chandra X-ray Observatory and its booster (called the Inertial Upper Stage, or IUS) posed extra risks for the crew of STS-93. Space Shuttle Columbia was the heaviest shuttle and the bulk of the weight from the two components in the payload bay – the heaviest ever to fly -- was located in the aft of the Shuttle. This meant it could be extremely dangerous – or fatal -- if for some reason, they had to return to Earth with Chandra and IUS in the payload bay. Because of the weight, it made our abort scenarios less survivable. It was very risky as far as the heavy payload, said Collins of STS-93. But we trained for those cases. #Chandra15 #womeninstem
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