Posted by
CmdrTaco
on from the way-cooler-than-a-pillow-fort dept.
zootsuite writes "Space.com is reporting that a Russian space shuttle is on the auction block today. Minimum asking price: $6 million." Nothing says white trash like having
a multimilliondollar russian space shuttle rusting on your lawn! Better yet,
someone could buy it COD ;)
Hey! I can buy this to win the X-prize and still have $4 million left over when I win! Woohoo!
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*everything* is Orwellian to cats.
you want fries with that?
by
Sacker
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So does it come with cosmonauts or are they skimping and just throwing in a pack of chimps?
-- 12ft of rope, 4 bottles of vodka, 2 midgets, 3 cheerleaders, 1 crazy weekend
Too late
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Anonymous Coward
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The Specter organization has already stolen it to shuttle the new master race to the cloaked space station. I think the Brits are trying to recover it.
Kick in another million and they'll throw in some decaying nuclear war-heads.
LOL, if they can find them. I can see it now:
Russian Op> Hello, warhead distribution?
Caller> Yea, I sent in my free warhead certificate months ago, and still haven't received it.
Russian Op> Hmm, we shipped it out 2 months ago. Guess it got "lost" in the mail. That has been happening a lot lately. Anyways, let me get your address and we will send another one, plus a free one to make up for it.
Caller> 911 Kabul Drive.
Russin Op> Ok, we will get that right out to you. Don't forget to check our website at www.discountrussianwarheads.com
I wonder if they were influenced by the
by
i_am_pi
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UserFriendly where Erwin buys Mir from Russia, charged and delivered to Stef...
"Too late for refunds, the migs are on their way to shoot it down for you!"
Hmm.
Pi
I'd buy it but....
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GOD_ALMIGHTY
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I don't think I have cinder blocks big enough to put it on. It was hard enough finding some for that Mercury capsule I caught in my crab trap.
-- Arrogance is Confidence which lacks integrity. -- me
of course he'll want one
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Xaoswolf
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Tom Cruise has been suggested in particular
So that when Xenu returns to Teegeeack, he'll be far from those pesky H-bombs...
Re:and then what?
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shaldannon
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More to the point, they got that tech from us...I seem to recall that they actually paid for the plans and went and constructed their own version based on those plans. Given that it is probably typical Russian space engineering, I think I'd rather buy a Kia.
opportunity for Linux?
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tps12
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Okay, I know this sounds like a stretch, and definitely not the stuff you normally hear on slashdot, but please hear me out.
I think this could be a perfect opportunity for Linux.
Remember the Slashdot PT Cruiser? Sure, it was stupid to those of us "in the know", but it drew a lot of readers to slashdot who have since become contributing and supporting members of the community.
What about a Linux Russian Space Shuttle, with Tux as captain! It could be paid for by Linux, and maintained by volunteers: Just Like Linux!
This is exactly what we need to raise Linux's profile, since we have failed to get companies to provide Linux with any decent games or applications, and printing is largely broken.
If we don't take this opportunity while we still can, then you know who will...and call me crazy, but I wouldn't feel safe flying to the moon on M$ Shuttle!
;)
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Karma: Good (despite my invention of the Karma: sig)
Hey Man, Imagine Cruising in This!
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NeuroManson
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Install a thumping sound system, some crushed velvet interior fabrics, a hydraulic lift system to make it jump, and of course the prerequisite chromed chain steering wheel, and you can be a gangsta in STYYYYLE!
-- Just because you can mod me down, doesn't mean you're right.
Shoes for industry!
Re:Delivery fees
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bob_jordan
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If after paying for it, the Russians ask for a grid reference for your house, whatever you do, ask to confirm the exact method of delivery.
Bob.
Finally something for Bill to buy.
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neo
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What should M$ do with all their extra "on hand" cash? They should buy a space shuttle! Imagine the profits to be had by knocking down other peoples satalites!! Screw the anti-trust trial, they can't touch you in space. Make whatever you want and just beam in down to retailers.
A movie studio should buy it!
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Peter+Trepan
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The next time Hollywood comes out with an asteroid-hitting-Earth type drama, they can blow up an actual shuttle for $6 million, thus reducing their special effects budget by half.
Slashdot Mirror
Hey! I can buy this to win the X-prize and still have $4 million left over when I win! Woohoo!
*everything* is Orwellian to cats.
So does it come with cosmonauts or are they skimping and just throwing in a pack of chimps?
12ft of rope, 4 bottles of vodka, 2 midgets, 3 cheerleaders, 1 crazy weekend
The Specter organization has already stolen it to shuttle the new master race to the cloaked space station. I think the Brits are trying to recover it.
Kick in another million and they'll throw in some decaying nuclear war-heads.
UserFriendly where Erwin buys Mir from Russia, charged and delivered to Stef...
"Too late for refunds, the migs are on their way to shoot it down for you!"
Hmm.
Pi
I don't think I have cinder blocks big enough to put it on. It was hard enough finding some for that Mercury capsule I caught in my crab trap.
Arrogance is Confidence which lacks integrity. -- me
So that when Xenu returns to Teegeeack, he'll be far from those pesky H-bombs...
Xaotik Designs
Wow, first they steal the US shuttle design, and now they're trying to sell it back! Those guys are learning the ways of capitalism pretty quick!
try { do() || do_not(); } catch (JediException err) { yoda(err); }
More to the point, they got that tech from us...I seem to recall that they actually paid for the plans and went and constructed their own version based on those plans. Given that it is probably typical Russian space engineering, I think I'd rather buy a Kia.
What is your Slash Rating?
I think this could be a perfect opportunity for Linux.
Remember the Slashdot PT Cruiser? Sure, it was stupid to those of us "in the know", but it drew a lot of readers to slashdot who have since become contributing and supporting members of the community.
What about a Linux Russian Space Shuttle, with Tux as captain! It could be paid for by Linux, and maintained by volunteers: Just Like Linux!
This is exactly what we need to raise Linux's profile, since we have failed to get companies to provide Linux with any decent games or applications, and printing is largely broken.
If we don't take this opportunity while we still can, then you know who will...and call me crazy, but I wouldn't feel safe flying to the moon on M$ Shuttle!
;)
Karma: Good (despite my invention of the Karma: sig)
Install a thumping sound system, some crushed velvet interior fabrics, a hydraulic lift system to make it jump, and of course the prerequisite chromed chain steering wheel, and you can be a gangsta in STYYYYLE!
Just because you can mod me down, doesn't mean you're right. Shoes for industry!
If after paying for it, the Russians ask for a grid reference for your house, whatever you do, ask to confirm the exact method of delivery.
Bob.
What should M$ do with all their extra "on hand" cash? They should buy a space shuttle! Imagine the profits to be had by knocking down other peoples satalites!! Screw the anti-trust trial, they can't touch you in space. Make whatever you want and just beam in down to retailers.
The next time Hollywood comes out with an asteroid-hitting-Earth type drama, they can blow up an actual shuttle for $6 million, thus reducing their special effects budget by half.
Step into a huge movement. Don't Tread In Me.
Perhaps it could be carried by two European swallows who've tied it on a line... or it could be carried by a African swallow.
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