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DE-TANKING [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-04-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
CONT

Therefore it is reasonable to conclude that the special de-tanking procedures employed on tank 0008 at KSC [Kennedy Space Center] prior to launch of Apollo 13 severely damaged the insulation of the motor wiring inside the tank.

OBS

de-tank: vidanger (les réservoirs).

Key term(s)
  • detanking

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
CONT

Lors de la vidange du réservoir numéro 2 d'Apollo 13, les deux rupteurs fondirent en se soudant, et ne furent plus en mesure de remplir leur rôle.

Spanish

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