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In reply to the discussion: Its a bit ironic to make fun of failed missile tests when we don't even have a space shuttle [View all]joshcryer
(62,265 posts)47. That was in reference to successful reentry:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmospheric_entry#Successful_atmospheric_re-entries_from_orbital_velocities
It's still incorrect because the EU, India, and Japan have done it, too. But SpaceX will likely be the first company to do it manned, so yeah.
But Elon Musk likes to append "manned capable vehicle" onto that, putting him in the same basic category as USA, China and Russia.
As he brags, someone could've been in the last Dragon launch and they would've been fine.
It's still incorrect because the EU, India, and Japan have done it, too. But SpaceX will likely be the first company to do it manned, so yeah.
But Elon Musk likes to append "manned capable vehicle" onto that, putting him in the same basic category as USA, China and Russia.
As he brags, someone could've been in the last Dragon launch and they would've been fine.
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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