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Out For A (First) Stroll From The Space Station
An unnamed correspondent writes: "Since I figure most people on this board are space buffs, just thought I'd send this link about the first space walk at the space station.
2 dollars a day, hehe." They weren't just walking around, though -- they attached antennas and other vital bits. The station isn't yet complete, but it's already getting quite large.
2 dollars a day, hehe." They weren't just walking around, though -- they attached antennas and other vital bits. The station isn't yet complete, but it's already getting quite large.
In case people might actually BE interested this page gives a running status of what's going on (space walk 4 is in progress)
This should be what you are looking for:
JET PACKS
I am become Troll, destroyer of threads
...and manned space-flight missions can be mailed straight to your in-box by e-mailing majordomo@listserver.jsc.nasa.gov any typing "subscribe hsfnews" in the body of your message.
;-)
The news bulletins keep you informed of the progress of the various human space flight projects underway, and are certainly a lot more timely than this slashdot posting
Enjoy...
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... and the divide between them, as it does about NASA.
... in which case, this story is not just about a space walk, but the ripping divide between those who still have Space as a goal in their hearts, vs. those who don't give a damn.
Sure, it's not *new* news (heck, I was watching this space walk on NASA TV on Sunday...), but it is news for nerds. My generation (I'm 30) of nerds grew up with the space program, and I still have a fondness for it.
Perhaps some of the posters that exhibit anti-NASA sentiment are a new generation of nerds who just don't care
Space is useful. We're using it. It's a good thing to be exploring it and building in it...
; -- the corruption of government starts with its secrets. a truly free people keep no secrets. --