Everybody in the world was wondering what would happen with the trapped miners in Chili. There was a concern for the Chilean miners that were nevertheless alive however stuck without hope of rescue. Rescue crews and miners got advice from NASA as it went to the site to help. Months might be required to receive them. Drilling a rescue shaft has begun, however it can be slow going.
NASA makes a trip to Chile
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. NASA engineers and scientists are responsible for getting supplies to the miners. The only things that can be given to the men come via three four inch wide tubes, reports the Washington Post. This has to receive supplies to 33 men. There is one tube that oxygen goes down. Another tube makes sure supplies are getting there. The last tube makes it possible to have video conference with the miners. Trying to get every little thing down a four inch tube is the real problem.
Advice
The former National Aeronautics and Space Administration astronaut, Jerry Linenger, got to talk to the Washington Post. There was a fire in 1997 on the Mir space station that caused Linenger to be the only American Astronaut trapped. There were also two other astronauts there with him. Linenger stressed the men need to keep themselves busy, but also not to receive expectations too high. If things do not go as well as they hope, the miners might end up with despair and depression. He cautioned that ideas of a clear leader taking charge of the situation underground is imprudent, as the miners need to keep a cooperative mindset.
There is Camp Hope
There is a camp made up of rescue workers, family members and support staff that is called Camp Hope. The mining business may have to go bankrupt soon as it is hoping for some forgiveness. There are no wages for the contained miners. It won’t pay for the wages.
Washington Post
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Washington Post
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