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  • The fact that throttle-down essentially came on time, rather than being delayed, indicated that the computer was a little confused as to what our downrange position was.

    First Man James R. Hansen 2005

  • The fact that throttle-down essentially came on time, rather than being delayed, indicated that the computer was a little confused as to what our downrange position was.

    First Man James R. Hansen 2005

  • The fact that throttle-down essentially came on time, rather than being delayed, indicated that the computer was a little confused as to what our downrange position was.

    First Man James R. Hansen 2005

  • The fact that throttle-down essentially came on time, rather than being delayed, indicated that the computer was a little confused as to what our downrange position was.

    First Man James R. Hansen 2005

  • Earlier data indicated that the failure occurred during this throttle-down sequence to as low as 65 percent thrust.

    Spaceflight Now 2009

  • Get with the times and throttle-down the right wing hold on the party.

    Cafferty File 2009

  • Earlier data indicated that the failure occurred during this throttle-down sequence to as low as 65 percent thrust.

    Spaceflight Now 2009

  • Get with the times and throttle-down the right wing hold on the party.

    Cafferty File 2009

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