i had raised the same question to my GF last night over dinner.i had wondered that after an object strike on the wing why hadn't they scheduled in an E.V.A. and inspected the wing for at least visible damage?
thankyou for answering that question for me.
I in no way shape or form hold NASA responsible for this incident.
what a lot of people have to remember is this: we are just starting to chip into the realm of space travel.in the process of of going where i believe our future lies, we are going to suffer tragedies and losses such as this.they are unwanted tragedies but they help us to learn and improve as well, so that it will be safer and more routine as generations go by.
we shouldn't waste our time blaming and pointing fingers.rather we should take this as an oppurtunity to learn and carry on.
to carry on is the best way to honor the sacrifice that this crew and all Astronauts before them have made,not just for their countries but for the whole world.
anyway..that's my 2 cents...sorry for the ramble.