2 Shuttles on pads

[fullbeem]

Atlantis (nearest the camera) is missioned to service the Hubble telescope but if something goes wrong they cannot reach the safety of the ISS, so Endeavour is ready for a rescue mission.

How much does a shuttle mission cost these days? 500million some estimate. And this is possibly costing two shuttle missions. Is the telescope really worth that much money for scientists to look into the depths of the universe for a few more years.

[Omertron]

Yes ;-)

[5150]

I'm thinking 'Shuttle Racing' here . . . .

[Vesuvius 996]

fullbeem said:

Atlantis (nearest the camera) is missioned to service the Hubble telescope but if something goes wrong they cannot reach the safety of the ISS, so Endeavour is ready for a rescue mission.

How much does a shuttle mission cost these days? 500million some estimate. And this is possibly costing two shuttle missions. Is the telescope really worth that much money for scientists to look into the depths of the universe for a few more years.

Oh, those ships are a bit pricey. Is it really worth all those shillings so that we can explore for new worlds, when we can spend it on sticks and mud instead?

[Nic Jones]

fullbeem said:

How much does a shuttle mission cost these days? 500million some estimate. And this is possibly costing two shuttle missions. Is the telescope really worth that much money for scientists to look into the depths of the universe for a few more years.

Are you American? If not why care? It's the yanky taxpayers who pay for it!

Imho, it is definately worth it, striving for knowledge is what sets us apart from other species.

[Justayellowbadge]

Vesuvius 996 said:

Oh, those ships are a bit pricey. Is it really worth all those shillings so that we can explore for new worlds, when we can spend it on sticks and mud instead?

We should never have come down from the trees.

[Vesuvius 996]

Justayellowbadge said:

Vesuvius 996 said:

Oh, those ships are a bit pricey. Is it really worth all those shillings so that we can explore for new worlds, when we can spend it on sticks and mud instead?

We should never have come down from the trees.

Actually I'm right with you there buddy.

It must have been much better when all we did was eat, sleep, have sex and throw sitcks at each other.

[RDM]

5150 said:

I'm thinking 'Shuttle Racing' here . . . .

Exactly, we've all seen a shuttle launch, what we haven't seen is two shuttles
launching...........at night...that would be worth watching.

Oh, and build a massive "Christmas tree" between the launch pads.....
What's the 1/4 mile time for a Shuttle anyway?

Edited by RDM on Thursday 25th September 09:49

[Killer2005]

Vesuvius 996 said:

Justayellowbadge said:

Vesuvius 996 said:

Oh, those ships are a bit pricey. Is it really worth all those shillings so that we can explore for new worlds, when we can spend it on sticks and mud instead?

We should never have come down from the trees.

Actually I'm right with you there buddy.

It must have been much better when all we did was eat, sleep, have sex and throw sitcks at each other.

We were chavs?

[anonymous-user]

Vesuvius 996 said:

Justayellowbadge said:

Vesuvius 996 said:

Oh, those ships are a bit pricey. Is it really worth all those shillings so that we can explore for new worlds, when we can spend it on sticks and mud instead?

We should never have come down from the trees.

Actually I'm right with you there buddy.

It must have been much better when all we did was eat, sleep, have sex and throw sitcks at each other.

Wot, no cars?

[phumy]

Nic Jones said:

fullbeem said:

How much does a shuttle mission cost these days? 500million some estimate. And this is possibly costing two shuttle missions. Is the telescope really worth that much money for scientists to look into the depths of the universe for a few more years.

Are you American? If not why care? It's the yanky taxpayers who pay for it!

Imho, it is definately worth it, striving for knowledge is what sets us apart from other species.

Besides they have just shelled out $700Bn to prop up their economy, why worry about $500Mn, piffle.

[Justayellowbadge]

Vesuvius 996 said:

Justayellowbadge said:

Vesuvius 996 said:

Oh, those ships are a bit pricey. Is it really worth all those shillings so that we can explore for new worlds, when we can spend it on sticks and mud instead?

We should never have come down from the trees.

Actually I'm right with you there buddy.

It must have been much better when all we did was eat, sleep, have sex and throw sitcks at each other.

You're alright though. Entering the legal profession has to be the closest modern equivelant.

[MK4 Slowride]

garyhun said:

Vesuvius 996 said:

Justayellowbadge said:

Vesuvius 996 said:

Oh, those ships are a bit pricey. Is it really worth all those shillings so that we can explore for new worlds, when we can spend it on sticks and mud instead?

We should never have come down from the trees.

Actually I'm right with you there buddy.

It must have been much better when all we did was eat, sleep, have sex and throw sitcks at each other.

Wot, no cars?

Even worse, no Cider

[anonymous-user]

MK4 Slowride said:

garyhun said:

Vesuvius 996 said:

Justayellowbadge said:

Vesuvius 996 said:

Oh, those ships are a bit pricey. Is it really worth all those shillings so that we can explore for new worlds, when we can spend it on sticks and mud instead?

We should never have come down from the trees.

Actually I'm right with you there buddy.

It must have been much better when all we did was eat, sleep, have sex and throw sitcks at each other.

Wot, no cars?

Even worse, no Cider

Bloody hell - no crisp white French wine either. Ye gads!!!!!!!

[SplatSpeed]

Vesuvius 996 said:

fullbeem said:

Atlantis (nearest the camera) is missioned to service the Hubble telescope but if something goes wrong they cannot reach the safety of the ISS, so Endeavour is ready for a rescue mission.

How much does a shuttle mission cost these days? 500million some estimate. And this is possibly costing two shuttle missions. Is the telescope really worth that much money for scientists to look into the depths of the universe for a few more years.

Oh, those ships are a bit pricey. Is it really worth all those shillings so that we can explore for new worlds, when we can spend it on sticks and mud instead?

no much better to waste it on propping up banks

[spikeyplanet]

Two space shuttles on a pad, one says to the other..
"I'm hungry"
The other replies
"It must be launch time"


Thank you, thank you very much!

BTW. That pic is so cool

[Killer2005]

spikeyplanet said:

Two space shuttles on a pad, one says to the other..
"I'm hungry"
The other replies
"It must be launch time"


Thank you, thank you very much!

BTW. That pic is so cool

[fullbeem]

RDM said:

5150 said:

I'm thinking 'Shuttle Racing' here . . . .

Exactly, we've all seen a shuttle launch, what we haven't seen is two shuttles
launching...........at night...that would be worth watching.

Oh, and build a massive "Christmas tree" between the launch pads.....
What's the 1/4 mile time for a Shuttle anyway?

Im liking that idea.

[PaulHogan]

Launch put back to 14th October http://www.nasa.gov/missions/highlights/schedule.h...
but it's still going to happen whilst I'm over there and also a Pegasus rocket launch 5 days later. Can't wait!

[shadowninja]

Vesuvius 996 said:

Justayellowbadge said:

Vesuvius 996 said:

Oh, those ships are a bit pricey. Is it really worth all those shillings so that we can explore for new worlds, when we can spend it on sticks and mud instead?

We should never have come down from the trees.

Actually I'm right with you there buddy.

It must have been much better when all we did was eat, sleep, have sex and throw sitcks at each other.

People have sex???