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Old 4th Oct 2003, 12:20
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Space Shuttle Roll @ T/O

Why does (did) the Space Shuttle roll over on its back shortly after lift off?

Why couldn't they orientate it in that position prior to lighting the touch paper?

How was the roll achieved? Dynamic forces on control surfaces, assymetric thrust or other?
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