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Amazing – But Aging

By Keith Cowing
NASA Watch
July 25, 2005

High Tech in the 70’s, Shuttles Feel Their Age, NY Times

“The document, which was first reported on nasawatch.com., said the wires were coated with an insulator known as Kapton that tended to break down over time, causing short circuits and, potentially, fires.”

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