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Showing Original Post only (View all)Its a bit ironic to make fun of failed missile tests when we don't even have a space shuttle [View all]
program any longer. Its freakin embarrassing as the supposed world leader that we are so behind now in the space technology and don't seem to care about leading the world in a space program. Its like making fun of the neighbors car when its a piece of crap and having a Pinto parked in your driveway, lets get a little perspective.
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Its a bit ironic to make fun of failed missile tests when we don't even have a space shuttle [View all]
quinnox
Apr 2012
OP
It like this, we are so good at this, that we don't need to send rockets into space anymore
liberal N proud
Apr 2012
#3
Just because there's no shuttle program does not mean there is no space program...
Richardo
Apr 2012
#16
It's not just about a manned space program. It's not just about going back to the moon......
wandy
Apr 2012
#22
I saw its last dozen launches. Would take off from work or stay up until the early morning.
joshcryer
Apr 2012
#35
Detatching NASA from the MIC was the best move he ever made. Shameful that Congress overrode him...
joshcryer
Apr 2012
#38
I doubt the OP intended Space Shuttle and the Military Industrial Complex connection be pointed out.
joshcryer
Apr 2012
#42
Sorry, also, I'm touchy on this issue because Obama was bashed with a talking point...
joshcryer
Apr 2012
#55
Oh you won't need binocs, and it might be moving too fast to see it with binocs!
joshcryer
Apr 2012
#64