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The Space Shuttle Discovery’s Starboard Side ‘s’ Is Upside Down

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Briefings

A 2026 article by Jason Snell argues that the Space Shuttle Discovery's starboard side displays signage incorrectly, suggesting it should read 'Mind your H's and S's' instead of the standard 'Mind your P's and Q's.' The author notes this is a common error in the shuttle's design, though the specific instance of the Discovery's starboard side is not explicitly confirmed as the primary example of this flaw in the text provided.

Key points

• The Space Shuttle Discovery's starboard side displays signage that appears to be upside down or reversed.
• The author suggests the correct signage should read 'Mind your H's and S's' rather than 'Mind your P's and Q's'.

Context

This finding relates to the Space Shuttle Discovery's design, where signage on the starboard side is noted as being displayed upside down. The article suggests the standard 'Mind your P's and Q's' rule should apply to 'Mind your H's and S's' instead, though the specific instance of the Discovery's starboard side is not explicitly confirmed as the primary example of this flaw in the text provided.

Limitations

The evidence is a single article from October 2026 by Jason Snell. The text does not explicitly confirm the Discovery's starboard side as the primary example of this flaw, nor does it provide dates, units, or specific measurements for the signage error.

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