Space Shuttle

"I love the Space Shuttle. I love the sense that every single figure and every single fact is more mind-boggling than the last." J Clarkson I know you got soul pg 192

*120 mph by the time it clears the tower.
*fuel is sucked through a 17" pipe at a rate to drain an Olympic pool in 10 secs
*500,000 gals of fuel is consumed in 8 mins
*travels at 17,000 mph
* On reentry, nose cone heats to 3,000 deg F. (Hotter than the sun)
* Landing speed is 211 mph (Gliding).

Reminds me of the Bible. I love it. Every mighty act is more mind-boggling than the last.