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Hot Rod Job For SpaceShipOne

Posted by timothy on from the not-however-an-actual-lowrider dept.

rwven writes "MSNBC is reporting that the engine on SpaceShipOne has been modified to provide more thrust, for a longer amount of time. Mainly, the Nitrous Oxide tank has increased in size to lengthen the amount of time before the dropoff of thrust when it goes from a liquid to a gas. Also reporting is Space.com."

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  1. Re:Still doesn't beat the DaVinci project by garroo · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Yes, actually, it DOES beat the DaVinci Project, if they are successful with both flights.

    It beats them by a few weeks.

    Yes, Canada is very used to coming in with it's "Best personal achievement in a space race to date."

    Sorta just like the Olympic performance? Ya, Canada, your team SUCKS, quit justifying being 32nd with 'personal bests' and excuses. Oh, and tell CBC to quit interviewing and talking to the LOSERS in all those events. Nobody cares. It makes us look dumb, and it perpetuates the myth that "just playing is an honour".

    Well duh. But do you want your kids to aspire to medoicrity, or maybe have them shoot for gold?

    DaVinci Project - as much as I want it to win - is going to be an also ran. Nobody will care, but it might get a mention 'cuz of the casino angle.

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