Slashdot Mirror


Buy a Russian Space Shuttle

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 ;)

8 of 231 comments (clear)

  1. Too late by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    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.

  2. I'd buy it but.... by GOD_ALMIGHTY · · Score: 5, Funny

    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
  3. of course he'll want one by Xaoswolf · · Score: 5, Funny
    Tom Cruise has been suggested in particular

    So that when Xenu returns to Teegeeack, he'll be far from those pesky H-bombs...

  4. Fuel gantry and launch control sold separately by ch-chuck · · Score: 5, Funny

    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); }
  5. Re:weapon system by EastCoastSurfer · · Score: 5, Funny

    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

  6. Hey Man, Imagine Cruising in This! by NeuroManson · · Score: 5, Funny

    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!
  7. Re:Delivery fees by bob_jordan · · Score: 5, Funny

    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.

  8. Finally something for Bill to buy. by neo · · Score: 4, Funny

    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.