February 29, 1996: Shuttle Tether - Richard C. Hoagland

Richard C. Hoagland, former science advisor to Walter Cronkite, joins Art Bell to analyze the space shuttle tethered satellite experiment that ended in dramatic failure when a 12-mile conductive wire mysteriously severed in orbit. Hoagland argues that NASA has no explanation for what destroyed the tether, which was rated to withstand over ten times the 24 pounds of actual tension on it. Close-up video shows the wire melted and pulled apart like taffy, indicating an enormous electrical surge far… Full show notes & guests: https://artbellarchive.org/episode/february-29-1996-shuttle-tether-richard-c-hoagland