Space Shuttle Mission 2007 Crack Free Better -

The hail created between 1,000 and 2,000 "divots" or small cracks in the External Tank's foam insulation and damaged 26 heat shield tiles on the shuttle’s wing.

Upon reaching the International Space Station (ISS), high-resolution photos revealed a 3.5-inch by 2-inch gouge space shuttle mission 2007 crack free

During the mission, mission control noticed a small section of the thermal blanket on Atlantis’s left orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pod had peeled back. While not as dangerous as a wing-leading-edge crack, NASA ordered an in-flight repair. Astronaut Danny Olivas performed a spacewalk, using a surgical stapler and pins to secure the blanket back into place, ensuring a safe re-entry. STS-118: Endeavour (August 8 – August 21, 2007) Mission Objectives The hail created between 1,000 and 2,000 "divots"