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NASA to Reconsider Hubble Decision

Posted by michael on 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"

6 of 331 comments (clear)

  1. I've got an idea... by banzai75 · · Score: 5, Funny

    At the very least, they should turn it around and point it at some nude beaches.

  2. From the article... by Pakaran2 · · 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 · · 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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      "Every jumbled pile of person has a thinking part that wonders what the part that isn't thinking isn't thinking of"-TMBG
  3. Re:Unique perspective? by jackb_guppy · · Score: 4, Funny

    If I remember correctly, both he and the Hubble use the same prescription.

  4. Can i have it? by martinwallgren · · 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.

  5. Hubble refitted for new use by Pragmatix · · 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?"