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More nerdy space stuff

Post by Prometheus » Wed Apr 06, 2005 12:32 pm

Here's some info about the Space Shuttle that is due to relaunch soon.

For some detailed coverage, try SpaceflightNow.com , a very useful site that updates daily (and has a mailing list).

NASA have improved coverage of the launch (report available here that includes using a WB-57 high altitude jet, flying at 60,000ft that carries a 4.2m :eek: onboard camera/telescope. As well as HDTV, 100fps cameras - similar concept to the super slo-mo's seen on some sports events on tv.

Launch is due @May 15.
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Post by Hexx » Fri Apr 08, 2005 8:11 pm

thats one BIG petrol tank there!

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Post by Noon416 » Fri Apr 08, 2005 10:29 pm

Petrol Tank?!

... Thats just the suppository!



:D :D

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Post by Hexx » Sat Apr 09, 2005 8:34 am

Then thats one BIG suppository then!

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Post by Typhoon » Sat Apr 09, 2005 1:16 pm

Very very cool.

It's amazing how they just manouver such large toys around like building blocks. expecially dangiling a billion dollar craft like that!!!!! Ya hope they got ride of all there loose coins before they tipped it up, doh :D

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