RE: Axe finally falls on Bloodhound SSC project
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It’s a shame I suppose and I’m sorry if people have lost their jobs.
But the Land Speed Record seems like something from another age now really.
When privateers are launching their own space vehicles, going very fast along the ground doesn’t really seem that big a technological achievement any more.
But the Land Speed Record seems like something from another age now really.
When privateers are launching their own space vehicles, going very fast along the ground doesn’t really seem that big a technological achievement any more.
Unfortunately, from the last story a few weeks ago, it appeared inevitable that the project was doomed.
It was a great project for those involved, but beyond that there was no technical advances that the project would bring to others, therefore they relied on a few high net worth backers to fund their project.
It is a shame, but I just hope that it didn't run out of cash due to a small few spearheading the project lining their pockets.
It was a great project for those involved, but beyond that there was no technical advances that the project would bring to others, therefore they relied on a few high net worth backers to fund their project.
It is a shame, but I just hope that it didn't run out of cash due to a small few spearheading the project lining their pockets.
It's a shame but I suspect part of the problem is that the people who have costed up the 25mill to achieve the target are also the people who have overseen the current situation.
As such there is a serious credibility issue here so it matters not a jot that 25m is chump change - to the potential investor it's a personnnel question not a money question
As such there is a serious credibility issue here so it matters not a jot that 25m is chump change - to the potential investor it's a personnnel question not a money question
Johnnytheboy said:
DoubleD said:
Nobody outside of Pistonheads cares
Doesn't look like anyone in Pistonheads cares. Me included. JonChalk said:
Johnnytheboy said:
DoubleD said:
Nobody outside of Pistonheads cares
Doesn't look like anyone in Pistonheads cares. Me included. JonChalk said:
Johnnytheboy said:
DoubleD said:
Nobody outside of Pistonheads cares
Doesn't look like anyone in Pistonheads cares. Me included. CrutyRammers said:
Christ, what a bunch of miserable gits there are on here these days.
If it was elektrik they'd be falling over themselves to pour the cash in, Branston et al...still with the current shower in charge ANYTHING that might promote BRITISH GREATNESS ist VERBOTTEN...YaEdited by thetrickcyclist on Saturday 8th December 10:40
What a shame, especially given the project's engagement with schools and universities that have done a massive job of inspiring the next generation of engineers.
Come on rich people, who's up for writing their name on the side of this? - Matechitz, Branson, Dyson, Musk, Bezos? One of them must surely be up for seeing their name on the side of a 1,000mph rocket car?
Come on rich people, who's up for writing their name on the side of this? - Matechitz, Branson, Dyson, Musk, Bezos? One of them must surely be up for seeing their name on the side of a 1,000mph rocket car?
slipstream 1985 said:
Bit of a dead end development and tech wise. What advantages will come from it? I know we should always be pushing technical bondaries but land based high speeds are not the way forward. Maglev trains, vacuum tunnels and space travel are the way forward for high speed transport.
What advantages came from us going to the moon for a few days? Peanus said:
slipstream 1985 said:
Bit of a dead end development and tech wise. What advantages will come from it? I know we should always be pushing technical bondaries but land based high speeds are not the way forward. Maglev trains, vacuum tunnels and space travel are the way forward for high speed transport.
What advantages came from us going to the moon for a few days? DoubleD said:
Peanus said:
slipstream 1985 said:
Bit of a dead end development and tech wise. What advantages will come from it? I know we should always be pushing technical bondaries but land based high speeds are not the way forward. Maglev trains, vacuum tunnels and space travel are the way forward for high speed transport.
What advantages came from us going to the moon for a few days? DoubleD said:
Peanus said:
slipstream 1985 said:
Bit of a dead end development and tech wise. What advantages will come from it? I know we should always be pushing technical bondaries but land based high speeds are not the way forward. Maglev trains, vacuum tunnels and space travel are the way forward for high speed transport.
What advantages came from us going to the moon for a few days? Peanus said:
slipstream 1985 said:
Bit of a dead end development and tech wise. What advantages will come from it? I know we should always be pushing technical bondaries but land based high speeds are not the way forward. Maglev trains, vacuum tunnels and space travel are the way forward for high speed transport.
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