The object is a tank that provides power and water for shuttle missions . Malone added that NASA is trying to develop a plan to recover the item , but it could take weeks to get it . ` It's not the most efficient way to get things done, but it does provide some sort of propulsion system ( which can be used in other ways ) Comment: Columbia broke up while re-entering atmosphere in 2003 .
The object is a tank that provides power and water for shuttle missions . It's not the most efficient way to get things done, but it does provide some sort of propulsion system ( which can be used in other ways ) Comment: Columbia broke up while re-entering atmosphere in 2003 .