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curiousuburb
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Join Date: May 2004
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2010-12-07, 12:35

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Originally Posted by Maciej View Post
Excuse what may be a simple question for some of you space nuts; what are those guys all suited up for?
Thrusters on the Shuttle use Hydrazine and other nasty chemicals, so post-flight inspections are often done in hazmat gear in case of leaks or other contamination.

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Originally Posted by WIRED linked pictures:

... SCAPE suits (self-contained atmospheric protective ensemble). They gave the robo-orbiter an initial once-over — and made sure the area was safe for humans, too.
For more creepy possibilities, watch the excellent 1971 version of Andromeda Strain

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