Shuttle Atlantis - end of an era

[Rico]

It's a complicated issue, but most people who don't think the space program is "worth the money" really have no idea how much technology has been spun off from the program.  Not to mention satellites for their cell phones and so forth.  And I also firmly believe some things like exploration and the advancement of science you can't simply put a price tag on.  I'm just happy I lived in a time that has had some amazing events in space take place - and there will be more to come.

[turtlesrock]

i just had a thought. you know how lots of countries use the ISS? what about an international space program, like NASA but international? that would be cool.
then nobody would have to worry about personal pride or anything like that.
what's gonna work? teamwork! (wonderpets) :)

[Bryancd]

I guess it's not so much a logical argument. It's more a question of national pride (says the Canadian :) ).  You go back and listen to JFK's speeches, watch old Apollo videos, shuttle test flights, etc and you get a certain feeling.

But now Michael Bay has proven that was all just a cover up to go see Decepticons on the Moon... ;)

[billybob476]

During Dr. Kiki's Science Hour on TWiT they were talking about how John Glenn punched some guy out for implying the moon landing was faked. :)

[davekill]

During Dr. Kiki's Science Hour on TWiT they were talking about how John Glenn punched some guy out for implying the moon landing was faked. :)

While mowing the lawn today, I was daydreaming about my favorite TV show and recent current events

I know this is just wrong, but the bar fight was pretty cool.

[Bryancd]

During Dr. Kiki's Science Hour on TWiT they were talking about how John Glenn punched some guy out for implying the moon landing was faked. :)

Hell no, that was Buzz, baby!

Buzz Aldrin punch

[davekill]

Nice...  :boxing

[Poodyglitz]

i just had a thought. you know how lots of countries use the ISS? what about an international space program, like NASA but international? that would be cool.
then nobody would have to worry about personal pride or anything like that.
what's gonna work? teamwork! (wonderpets) :)

They'd just end up arguing where the launch facility would reside and where the vehicles would be built.

[KingIsaacLinksr]

I'll give the guy credit, he was at least willing to stand in front of Buzz and say those things, even if the consequences were rather sudden eheh. 

I believe we've had more than enough evidence that the moon landing wasn't faked by now.  So unless you want to call a lot of people liars, not much to argue. 

King

[WillEagle]

I think Buzz is right handed!!  :boxing

[billybob476]

lol! I stand corrected ;)

[Bryancd]

I believe we've had more than enough evidence that the moon landing wasn't faked by now. 

Gee, you think?  :o
Was there ever a time you felt there wasn't?

[turtlesrock]

I believe we've had more than enough evidence that the moon landing wasn't faked by now. 

Gee, you think?  :o
Was there ever a time you felt there wasn't?

good point. :)

[billybob476]

This is awesome. I don't know how else to explain it.

Cameras mounted on the two solid rocket boosters that helped propel space shuttle Atlantis into orbit on July 8 provide unique angles of the launch from the Kennedy Space Center and their subsequent water landing downrange in the Atlantic Ocean

Booster Camera Video of Atlantis Launch

[Poodyglitz]

Watching the launch was my first time viewing from that angle. So first, there's the end of Stargate Atlantis and now the end of Space Shuttle Atlantis.