I was shocked to learn Saturday that NASA had not a mechanism to
adequately
inspect the exterior of the shuttles for damage before the return to
earth. The reasons given seem to imply that NASA's ability for EVAs was
very limited and did not generally include on most flight the possibility
Steve Furlong wrote:
US tanks don't have built-in locks as in private autos. They have heavy
wire loops or bars and are locked with ordinary (if rather heavy-duty)
padlocks.
Speaking of securing military vehicles... I understand that most US fighter
jets are not equipped with self-starters.
