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Re: Can't see orbiter in damage picture

The way that the Energia tank and the Zenit boosters are crumpled *upwards*, it appears that a large mass must be pivoting them from behind. I'd bet that's the orbiter. Once the main tank lost its structural integrity, it would have folded beneath the Buran like an aluminum can.

Gods, that hurts to look at.

Nathan.

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