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First the Raptor, now the shuttle?

Postby Wing Nut » Fri Apr 16, 2004 6:37 pm

First they're talking about cancelling the F-22, now they're talking about dumping the space shuttle?  Man, there may be some bad times coming in the future for the space program... >:(

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Re: First the Raptor, now the shuttle?

Postby chomp_rock » Fri Apr 16, 2004 8:58 pm

Now, I don't mind them cancelling the F-22 but cancelling the space shuttle program is just batty! And I fear that it is because the war in Iraq costs so much that NASA is unable to attain suffient funds :-/.
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Re: First the Raptor, now the shuttle?

Postby ozzy72 » Sat Apr 17, 2004 2:39 am

I heard they were planning to go back to capsules for all space work....
Hmm well it'll be interesting to see what happens, especially with the Russian shuttle under refurbishment.

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Re: First the Raptor, now the shuttle?

Postby Saitek » Sat Apr 17, 2004 3:25 am

What I want to know is: How will they get to Space without a Shuttle?
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Re: First the Raptor, now the shuttle?

Postby Smoke2much » Sat Apr 17, 2004 3:51 am

What I want to know is: How will they get to Space without a Shuttle?
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1.  Launch a rocket that will dump a geosynchronous Satellite somewhere over Cape Canaveral.

2.  Lower a very long rope from said satellite.

3.  Climb rope.

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Re: First the Raptor, now the shuttle?

Postby Saitek » Sat Apr 17, 2004 5:18 am

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Re: First the Raptor, now the shuttle?

Postby ozzy72 » Sat Apr 17, 2004 5:31 am

Will you're meant to give the medication to the patients ;)
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Re: First the Raptor, now the shuttle?

Postby Stratobat » Sat Apr 17, 2004 7:36 am

1.  Launch a rocket that will dump a geosynchronous Satellite somewhere over Cape Canaveral.

2.  Lower a very long rope from said satellite.

3.  Climb rope.


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Re: First the Raptor, now the shuttle?

Postby Saitek » Sat Apr 17, 2004 7:40 am

Will you're meant to give the medication to the patients ;)

Who did u have in mind Ozzy? ;) :) ;D ;D
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Re: First the Raptor, now the shuttle?

Postby P-40_Warhawk » Sat Apr 17, 2004 7:42 am

Actually getting in space is easy.
Look at www.airspacemag.com for info on the modern space capsules.
What I want to know is how we will be able to puy the ISS together?
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Re: First the Raptor, now the shuttle?

Postby ozzy72 » Sat Apr 17, 2004 7:51 am

Will is the real name of Smoke2much, and he is a nurse, hence the medication joke Ben ;)
But the boy can drink a fair bit, there is a snap of us in a pub in Covent Garden getting refreshed together ;D ;D ;D Its lurking on one of the forums, but I'm not posting it again!!!!
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Re: First the Raptor, now the shuttle?

Postby Saitek » Sat Apr 17, 2004 8:37 am

Righto, ic now. So if I get sick I'll just ask him! ;)
What sort of nurse is he? I know a number of nurses ranging from tutors in hospitals to dental nurses, as well as a number of specialized ones, it seems to be quite a varied line of work. Maybe Will should answer that himself!
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Re: First the Raptor, now the shuttle?

Postby Woodlouse2002 » Sat Apr 17, 2004 9:46 am

He's one of the ones who walks around in a low cut top, short skirt, suspenders, high heels and a kinky little nurses hat with a red cross on it. You'll find him at a desk filing his nails. ;D
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Re: First the Raptor, now the shuttle?

Postby Mr. Bones » Sat Apr 17, 2004 1:39 pm

maybe they already have the scramjet in mind? probably way to soon, but you never know. i think that new technology will bring us into space in the future... ;)
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Re: First the Raptor, now the shuttle?

Postby Katahu » Sat Apr 17, 2004 3:46 pm

Will you're meant to give the medication to the patients ;)


I'll be handling the medications around here while he hands them out. LOL ;)

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2.  Lower a very long rope from said satellite.

3.  Climb rope.

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