Can the shuttle land unpiloted?

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Lee — 5/15/2003 5:41:58 PM (archived)

The Soviets did it in the late 80's with Buran, and they didn't have GPS. Surely with our experience with UAVs, we could have the shuttle attempt a landing while the crew stays on the station. Then we could send up another shuttle or a CRV to bring them back to Earth.

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- New ISS assembly strategy - Nick - 5/15/2003 1:24:27 PM
  - That is the plan :) - REB - 5/15/2003 1:38:28 PM
    - Can the shuttle land unpiloted? - Lee - 5/15/2003 5:41:58 PM
      - Do you mean controlled remotely or robotically? Ø (n/t) - et - 5/15/2003 6:50:03 PM
    - No, this might be good, though- a pick-up truck... - Davin L. - 5/15/2003 4:08:54 PM
      - If a Sooner sticker shows up on it, I'll personally rail-gun it. Ø (n/t) - et - 5/15/2003 5:26:12 PM
        
        Dangit ET, don't insult my intelligence - Davin PistolPete L. - 5/16/2003 5:46:36 PM

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