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X-Prize Cup/Olympics Planned

Posted by michael on from the 10000-meter-hurdles dept.

sckienle writes "Space.com has a quick article in their astronotes section about the X-Prize committee's idea of an X-Prize competition. Apparently they are thinking about having a 'X-Prize Cup' where 'teams would compete for cash prizes, attempting to set new records.' My favorite quote: 'The notion is to try and bring the money and excitement of NASCAR and Formula One racing into space.'"

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  1. I would pay for tickets. by PktLoss · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I am a big fan of science, and would be more than willing to shell out some cash to watch this sort of thing. My lack of interest for a lot of modern mechanical sports is the udder lack of distinction between any of the entries, two cars in nascar are more alike than your and my DNA. I really think these kinds of games, at least initially, will show some greated distinction, and innovation between competitors. I would also love to see a robot wars where they built things out of balsa wood, nothing actually breaks anymore.

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    paul reinheimer
  2. Spaceports? Awesome! by jwriney · · Score: 4, Interesting

    The most exciting thing in the article to me was the fact that there are "over a dozen spaceports now under development". Rock!

    I know about OSIDA, the one in Oklahoma that Armadillo is planning on using. Anybody know where the others are?

    --riney