I wonder why they didn't maneuver the shuttle near this thing and try to repair it? Or else strap a booster on it and send it off into deep space?

Know why?

I think it's because they like to find ways to test their new weaponry. This is a perfectly valid excuse to pull out one of those cool new toys and shoot it off!

If I was in charge, that's what I'd be doing! "Oh look! A (rat, rabid dog, out-of-control-car, whatever)! This is a perfect time to test fire our new Nuclear-Powered, Zircon-Encrusted Roto Plooker!
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