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joshcryer

(62,265 posts)
29. Thanks for the links. Yeah, we're ripping it up.
Fri Apr 13, 2012, 01:50 PM
Apr 2012

And don't nobody be fooled, these launches are government launches, subsidized by the taxpayer.

For real. nt onehandle Apr 2012 #1
comparing ouselves to low standards is our new ethic phantom power Apr 2012 #2
very well put n/t quinnox Apr 2012 #5
Yep, US just keeps a stock pile of bombs anymore and sees progress as dropping RKP5637 Apr 2012 #7
Boom, there it is. Starry Messenger Apr 2012 #13
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
ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL snooper2 Apr 2012 #4
I'm "seriesly" embarrassed we no longer have a space shuttle program quinnox Apr 2012 #9
LOL nt newfie11 Apr 2012 #15
Why would you be embarrassed to not have something that killed two crews? joshcryer Apr 2012 #25
And in a bit of delicious irony, Bake Apr 2012 #39
Good point, I fixed it.. snooper2 Apr 2012 #41
Here's hoping SpaceX's Dragon does well on its upcoming flight. backscatter712 Apr 2012 #6
Did you see Elon Musk on TDS the other night? KamaAina Apr 2012 #10
Done what? sgsmith Apr 2012 #43
Not sure KamaAina Apr 2012 #45
Ahh, yes, I do believe you're correct. joshcryer Apr 2012 #50
That was in reference to successful reentry: joshcryer Apr 2012 #47
Yep, me too, realized it's April 30th. Annoyed because I took this week off. joshcryer Apr 2012 #24
We know how to do fail pintobean Apr 2012 #8
Hahaha wow.. Except for the PRIVATE citizens and businesses that are building DFab420 Apr 2012 #11
I, for one, am refraining from making fun of North Korea's epic fail. Nye Bevan Apr 2012 #12
It's not ironic. We've been there, done that. It is fine to mock them. eom yawnmaster Apr 2012 #14
we still have a ton of learning to do regarding space quinnox Apr 2012 #18
no, it's like a country abandoning a space shuttle program MisterP Apr 2012 #30
We know all there s to learn? nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #48
Time to move on beyond the shuttle program. There is still plenty to learn. yawnmaster Apr 2012 #66
Just because there's no shuttle program does not mean there is no space program... Richardo Apr 2012 #16
Thanks for the links. Yeah, we're ripping it up. joshcryer Apr 2012 #29
I love science but I don't care about leading the world in a space program arcane1 Apr 2012 #17
We're relieved. It's stress relaxation humor. aquart Apr 2012 #19
We don't have a crappy Pinto in the driveway, Codeine Apr 2012 #20
We also left our pintobean Apr 2012 #21
LOL snooper2 Apr 2012 #36
It's not just about a manned space program. It's not just about going back to the moon...... wandy Apr 2012 #22
exactly quinnox Apr 2012 #26
The Space Shuttle was a death trap. Killed two crews. joshcryer Apr 2012 #23
so we just give up then? quinnox Apr 2012 #27
Nope. We'll have manned crew in about 3-4 years tops. joshcryer Apr 2012 #31
The shuttle's always been a white elephant. backscatter712 Apr 2012 #32
I saw its last dozen launches. Would take off from work or stay up until the early morning. joshcryer Apr 2012 #35
The shuttle served it's purpose, a sad purpose but it served....... wandy Apr 2012 #44
Its greatest achievement was Hubble. Bar none. joshcryer Apr 2012 #51
Considering what one of the shuttles design points was..... wandy Apr 2012 #58
Can't disagree with you there. A pure product of the MIC. joshcryer Apr 2012 #60
Obama's Worst Decision Typical NYC Lib Apr 2012 #28
Detatching NASA from the MIC was the best move he ever made. Shameful that Congress overrode him... joshcryer Apr 2012 #38
Who are we "so behind...in space technology" Mosby Apr 2012 #33
Wow did that zinger hit it's mark!!! Rex Apr 2012 #34
What zinger? joshcryer Apr 2012 #37
Er...no he didn't. Rex Apr 2012 #40
I doubt the OP intended Space Shuttle and the Military Industrial Complex connection be pointed out. joshcryer Apr 2012 #42
lol, I'm happy with my thread quinnox Apr 2012 #46
Just looking for truth and honesty. joshcryer Apr 2012 #49
Okay I like that idea ie SpaceX and NK. Rex Apr 2012 #52
LOL sorry too much H&M. Rex Apr 2012 #53
heh, I know the feeling quinnox Apr 2012 #54
Sorry, also, I'm touchy on this issue because Obama was bashed with a talking point... joshcryer Apr 2012 #55
Scuttle the ISS?!!! Rex Apr 2012 #56
In 2015! joshcryer Apr 2012 #57
Did not know any of that, thanks! Rex Apr 2012 #59
Oh you have to see it! Truly! joshcryer Apr 2012 #61
We are supposed to have some crazy weather here this weekend Rex Apr 2012 #62
Oh you won't need binocs, and it might be moving too fast to see it with binocs! joshcryer Apr 2012 #64
The Shuttle program went longer than it was meant to go johnnie Apr 2012 #63
But we HAD one. Zax2me Apr 2012 #65
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