The_Fire_Horse's Journal: NASA's guide to DIY Shuttle repairs.

3.. 2... 1... ignition!
Congratulations, citizen you have successfully launched your NASA compliant shuttle into orbit. Oh, dont worry about the crap that fell off the side during launch - that shit happens all the time. What's that - the media caught it, umm... well you better fix it yourself buddy, coz you're outside our service range. You find a toolbox next to the fire extinguisher. Good luck.

So there you are trapped in space in a leaky shuttle. You job is to fix it, but how do you start?

Hi, I'm The_Fire_Horse and you might remember me from such posts as :
"Making a plane with a rubber band engine",
and "Grease? Don't just eat it - fix stuff with it too!"

Today we are going to repair a multi-billion dollar 40 year old space shuttle which is orbiting the earth using nothing but some pliers, a hacksaw, sealant and duct tape.

Put on your spacesuit and go to the outside of the shuttle to where the problem was discovered - now go back to the ship and get your oxygen tank and lets try that again.

Remove the offending debris with the pliers and hacksaw, and then pull out the sticky 'sealant' - don't worry, this will just pull right out - its not like any extreme forces or temperatures would have affected it.

Get your Sellys No More Gaps and glue *carefully* around the replaced tile and allow 24 hours to dry before attempting re-entry.

Now remove a 6 inch strip of duct tape and apply it firmly over your ass - this is to stop you shitting your pants during re-entry.

Good Luck - and thanks for flying NASA!

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