Engine Problem on Shuttle

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From: Robert C. Pilz
Date: Mon, 01 May 1989 18:04

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The shuttle was shut down with 31 seconds left in the countdown.
It was determined that engine #1 had a problem with the pump
that cools the engine. Also, a leak in the hose to the pump
was detected.
I would like to know:
How serious was that problem? What would happen if that problem
was not detected? Abort to Orbit as in a previous mission?
Which engine is engine #1? Was the pump one of those new turbo
pumps that were redesigned since Challenger? Could Magellan
have been launched from a diminished orbit?
Although I was disappointed, I have the feeling that people out
at KSC are being more careful. Am I being naive?

R.C. Pilz
AT&T IMS
Orlando FL

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From: rcpilz@ablnc.ATT.COM (Robert C. Pilz)
Newsgroups: sci.space.shuttle
Subject: Engine Problem on Shuttle
Keywords: How Serious?
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Date: 1 May 89 18:04:59 GMT
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