Submission + - Space Station Gyro Problem Dangerous ?
mysterystevenson writes: "After bringing more mass than ever before up to the ISS, one of the Gyros has failed. Gyros help maintain attitude position in space; the more mass needed to be controlled, the more force that is exerted on the gyros. Now there is the danger that the Shuttle may be bringing yet more mass and starting construction while turning off another gyro, which could cause a need for thrusters to maintain attitude. The assemblies are not all constructed to be able to withstand such force and in a bad situation there could be a collapse which could effect the Shuttle and the ISS as well. Worse case could be total loss.A wise idea might be to alter the construction schedule and address the Gyro and Gyro design problems, before going forward with the introduction of more mass.Link;
http://www.spaceflightnow.com/shuttle/sts116/06101 0cmg/"
http://www.spaceflightnow.com/shuttle/sts116/0610
