The world has been patiently watching the unfolding saga of the Chilean miners trapped in a mine. It was realized that Miners in Chili were alive within the mine however may not be able to get rescued for a when. National Aeronautics and Space Administration advisers and officials went to the site to help get miners out with rescue crews. It is envisioned that it might take months to retrieve the men. There is a rescue shaft getting drilled though it is taking a while.
Chile gets NASA in there
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has sent staff to the site of the Chilean mine disaster in an advisory role. The miners are stuck 2,200 feet underground. National Aeronautics and Space Administration engineers and scientists are responsible for getting supplies to the miners. According to the Washington Post, there are three four inch-wide tubes that reach down to the chamber the 33 men are in. There is one tube that oxygen goes down. An additional tube makes sure supplies are getting there. The last tube makes it possible to have video conference with the miners. The problem is how to get every little thing they’ll need down a four inch wide tube.
Words of encouragement and advice
The Washington Post had an interview. This interview was with NASA previous astronaut, Jerry Linenger. Linenger was the sole American trapped aboard the Mir space station in 1997, when a fire trapped him and two cosmonaut colleagues in space for four months. The men need to stay busy, says Linenger. He also explained the men shouldn’t receive their hopes up at all. He stressed that expectations that are too high lead to depression and despair if things don’t go the way they hope. He explained that it is very important work as a team. There shouldn’t be any one person in charge of everything.
Camp Hope is available
There is a camp called Camp Hope near the mine. This is for all of the rescue workers, family members and support staff. The mining company may have to go bankrupt soon as it is hoping for some forgiveness. The wages for the contained miners are no longer being paid.
Washington Post
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Washington Post
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