I was highly critical of the gov't allowing the space shuttle program to dissolve. I thought it was a major blow to US dominance. But I'm pretty sold on SpaceX -- They seem to have a very simplistic & efficient design that will allow us to continue to reach lower orbit -- for both manned & unmanned cargo flights. I'm very optimistic.
Me too.
"Friendships come in strange packages
The best ones are opened with a smile"
NA4BH '15
Weather & technical readings are good. Everything is go for launch with 32 minutes remaining.
T-15 minutes
http://www.spacex.com/webcast/
Weeeee! The next stage of American space flight has begun..
Solar arrays deployed, and the crowd went wild!
Dutch astronaut will lead the cargo to dock with the station LOL, ham radio nutter too...
"If the Republicans will stop telling lies about the Democrats, we will stop
telling the truth about them." - Adlai Stevenson (1900-1965)
“I’m not liberal/conservative, I’m anti-idiotarian.”
At some point in the last 20 years, the left moved to the center, and the right moved into a mental institution
Got up and watched the launch...pretty kewl.
Do kinda wish they launched from one of the private facilities, like out in NM.
You couldn't help but notice the asses unclinch, section by section, in the SpaceX control room.
"Bacon, Beans and Limousines"
"Actually, it's a Democratic Republic; Democratic comes first".
Please don't confuse my personality with my attitude. My personality is obviously me, But my attitude depends largely upon you.
BTW, the ashes of a few folks went up in the Dragon, including "Scotty".
"Where would we be without the agitators of the world to attach the electrodes
of knowledge to the nipples of ignorance?" ~ Professor "Dick" Soloman
Awesome! Its about time somebody took over and got something done that didnt involve negative shit....im always happy to see this kind of thing!
The louder the monkey, the smaller its balls.
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