NASA to Reconsider Hubble Decision

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NASA to Reconsider Hubble Decision

Posted by michael on Friday January 30, 2004 @02:40AM from the measure-twice-cut-once dept.

blamanj writes "It's not dead yet. With cries of opposition coming in from all quarters, NASA has decided to review its earlier decision. Adm. Hal Gehman, chairman of the board that investigated the Columbia shuttle breakup last year, will 'review the (Hubble) matter and offer his unique perspective,' NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe said"

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I've got an idea... by banzai75 · 2004-01-30 02:42 · Score: 5, Funny

At the very least, they should turn it around and point it at some nude beaches.
1. Re:I've got an idea... by Anonymous Coward · 2004-01-30 02:53 · Score: 2, Funny
  
  I'm not sure I want to see nakey 70 year old wrinkles with the Hubble. Uggh, mental image, can't get rid of it! DAmmit!
From the article... by Pakaran2 · 2004-01-30 02:43 · Score: 5, Funny

He had cited the risk to the astronauts on a Hubble mission and President Bush (news - web sites)'s plans to send humans to the moon, Mars and beyond as the reason for NASA's change of focus.

Attention Martians: If you see a gentleman in a suit with a texas accent, and slightly funny ears, landing, be sure to send him back - he wants your oil!
1. Re:From the article... by The+Night+Watchman · 2004-01-30 02:44 · Score: 4, Funny
  
  Attention Martians: If you see a gentleman in a suit with a texas accent, and slightly funny ears, landing, be sure to send him back - he wants your oil!
  
  Either that, or he's Ross Perot, in which case he'll try to become your leader. If that happens, don't bother sending him back. You can keep him.
  
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Re:Unique perspective? by jackb_guppy · 2004-01-30 02:45 · Score: 4, Funny

If I remember correctly, both he and the Hubble use the same prescription.
Can i have it? by martinwallgren · 2004-01-30 02:46 · Score: 5, Funny

Well, if they don't want it, can I have it? I only have one tree in the back so it would be nice to tie a hammock to.
Hubble refitted for new use by Pragmatix · 2004-01-30 02:51 · Score: 4, Funny

Scientists at NASA have decided to keep the aging Hubble Telescope around for a little while longer. In a joint marketing effort with 'Booble', the telescope will be turned around to face the earth and used in the serious business of finding more content for the upstart pr0n search engine. One NASA Scientist has been quoted saying, "Before this opportunity we searched through space for heavenly bodies. Is it not HIGH time we search for heavenly bodies at home?"
Uh.... by HarveyBirdman · 2004-01-30 02:51 · Score: 1, Funny

it'd be nice to see it in the Smithsonian
Wouldn't the risk and cost of safely returning it to Earth be far greater than just going and maintaining it?
I remember being in awe of it until my mom told me it wasn't the real Sputnik. It was a let down, like realizing Santa isn't real.
Sorry, Virginia. No Santy Claus. And no billion dollar operation to get the Hubble back to Earth to assuage your severe childhood trauma.
And I hate to break it to you, but most of the dinosaur skeletons on actual display are casts from the originals.

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His Unique Perspective by SkArcher · 2004-01-30 02:53 · Score: 3, Funny

This guy is military - somebody quick, write up a proposal on how Hubble can be adapted to function as an orbital death laser.

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Homer in a speedo by jhines · 2004-01-30 03:19 · Score: 3, Funny

That episode makes me glad the US doesn't have very many nude beaches.
1. Re:Homer in a speedo by Anonymous Coward · 2004-01-30 05:10 · Score: 1, Funny
  
  I personally prefer the Suissesses : Italian Charm + French elegance + German fitness.
  
  In my experience it's Italian efficiency, French manners and German warmth.
Re:Space now belongs to developing countries? by Anonymous Coward · 2004-02-05 08:37 · Score: 1, Funny

Bombs Awayyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!