Columbia's uninsulated water coolant lines in the payload bay

[KSC-97PC-0559]

  • Photo Number: KSC-97PC-0559

  • Release Date: 02-Apr-1997

    • Description: Yesterday, NASA decided to postpone for 24-hours the launch of Columbia on mission STS-83 due to a requirement to add additional thermal insulation to water coolant lines in the orbiter's payload bay. The water coolant lines are seen here winding their way around the window on the left. Managers determined that the lines, which cool various electronics on the orbiter, were not properly insulated and could possibly freeze during Columbia's 16-days in space. Columbia's launch is now set for 2:00 p.m. EST on Friday, April 4, 1997.

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