24 years ago today!
01-28-2010, 05:32 PM
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24 years ago today!
Been 24 years since Challenger was lost and here is a speech that was done in remembrance of those who were lost.
YouTube - Ronald Reagan's remarks on the Challenger Shuttle explosion
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YouTube - Ronald Reagan's remarks on the Challenger Shuttle explosion
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01-29-2010, 08:19 AM
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I happened to turn on the tube moments after the explosion. In idle curiosity I assumed it was a satellite launch gone awry, until I realized the significance of the two solid boosters still flying. I remember it like it was yesterday.
01-30-2010, 03:55 AM
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coincidence?
It's also interesting to note that the Constellation program has been shelved ,so when you see the last shuttle launch in Sept. that will be it in terms of manned space flight for a long time .
Fred's going to film the last shuttle launch so that we have something to show the grandchildren later on .
I wonder sometimes if we as a race will ever take human travel beyond the moon.
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Fred's going to film the last shuttle launch so that we have something to show the grandchildren later on .
I wonder sometimes if we as a race will ever take human travel beyond the moon.
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01-30-2010, 07:29 AM
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I believe humans will fly beyond the moon and to other places like it is a flight across the ocean way beyond our life span and our childrens children. We have the technology to do it, its just a matter of time before we get the right combination of it together to travel beyond what we know. With new developments every year in terms of knowledge of space travel, what is needed what should be taken away will determine it all.
Its sad to think that we wont be around to see it. I am still in disbelief of the shuttles going to be sold off and the space program as we know it shelved. But dont be surprised if it is brought back!
Its sad to think that we wont be around to see it. I am still in disbelief of the shuttles going to be sold off and the space program as we know it shelved. But dont be surprised if it is brought back!
01-30-2010, 09:22 AM
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Thank you for reminding me. I can't believe I let that date go past me.
Myself and other members of my family are dismayed by the news that the current administration appears to have no interest in exploration. The progress of mankind can be charted with man pushing the limits of our environment and knowledge. That is what those aboard the Challenger were seeking.
Myself and other members of my family are dismayed by the news that the current administration appears to have no interest in exploration. The progress of mankind can be charted with man pushing the limits of our environment and knowledge. That is what those aboard the Challenger were seeking.
01-30-2010, 09:33 AM
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I heard a news story that NASA is going to offer space flight to contractors. Perhaps if the government gets out of the way we can get space flight going in the right direction again?
SpaceWest could offer new hire astronaut positions at 18K per year. Six months on and three months off.
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SpaceWest could offer new hire astronaut positions at 18K per year. Six months on and three months off.
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01-30-2010, 12:42 PM
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I thought this is happening now. I thought US astronauts were training in Russia right now because the final pieces of the ISS are going to be taken on Russian rockets with a US crew.
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