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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on February 22, 2010, 00:13

Title: Multiple Computer Failures on the ISS
Post by: sam on February 22, 2010, 00:13

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The main computer on the International Space Station failed early Sunday, and subsequent multiple computer anomalies prompted communication blackouts. The one main computer has two backup systems, and NASA reported that the three command & control computers are switching between prime, backup and standby. A software issue is suspected, and diagnosis continues. The computer system is critical to all aspects of space station operation.

http://www.universetoday.com/2010/02/21/multiple-computer-failures-on-the-iss/

Title: Re: Multiple Computer Failures on the ISS
Post by: Clive on February 22, 2010, 07:24

Windows updates strikes again!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Multiple Computer Failures on the ISS
Post by: Rik on February 22, 2010, 11:31

 ;D

Title: Re: Multiple Computer Failures on the ISS
Post by: Simon on February 22, 2010, 11:37

That must have been why the forum was down.  ;D

Title: Re: Multiple Computer Failures on the ISS
Post by: Rik on February 22, 2010, 11:40

Naah, Samson was having a haircut. ;)

Title: Re: Multiple Computer Failures on the ISS
Post by: Simon on February 22, 2010, 11:47

I've never found a barber open at 8 on a Sunday morning!  ;D

Title: Re: Multiple Computer Failures on the ISS
Post by: Rik on February 22, 2010, 11:48

I have a live-in barber. ;D

Title: Re: Multiple Computer Failures on the ISS
Post by: Simon on February 22, 2010, 11:54

He must get very bored. :)x

Title: Re: Multiple Computer Failures on the ISS
Post by: Rik on February 22, 2010, 11:57

She doesn't. ;D