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NASA Overjoyed at Catch From Stardust
mknewman wrote to mention a New York Times report that the Stardust project has exceeded NASA scientist's expectations. From the article: "While they had expected mostly microscopic samples, the researchers said, a surprising number of the particles were large enough to be seen with the naked eye ... The cargo in the Stardust's sample container, which was opened Tuesday, 'was an ancient cosmic treasure from the very edge of the solar system,' Dr. Brownlee said. Scientists believe that these particles are the pristine remains of the material that formed the planets and other bodies some 4.6 billion years ago."
Really, what is this going to teach us? You can argue for funding NASA/space travel based on 'spin-off,' but come on...
"This thing does science so hard, you say, 'I've never seen that much science.'" -Sam
No, I think they're overjoyed and saying "wow, we actually made something that frickin worked for a change instead of either burning up in the atmosphere or cratering straight into the ground!"
Let's hope this is the start of a "winning streak" for NASA.
"Leo Fender was in a 'state of grace' when he designed the Stratocaster." -- Paul Reed Smith
Along with that whole other , sending a probe to Pluto, mission. What differnece does it all make, except for being fuel for future quiz shows or board games. An object, traveling @ 56K mph for 10 years, to reach and take pictures of a place we'll never see or benefit from, is a colosal waste of time and money. Call me whatever, but I think those funds could go to something a lot more tangible, like education against supporting programs like this.
Nobody can be this stupid.
... no, stupid ass, that isn't funny.
I can't believe I didn't get on either of the name list microchips on this probe. Poot!
Fed up with slashdot? I am too.
Ok, these "scientists" are spending 212 MILLION dollars of my tax money to get dust!?!? While i'm barely making it, living week to week. Who cares about the solar system and this shit. Everything I care or need to know about can be found in the old and new testament.
What about all the people that voted for Bush?
No, but I see a lame joke popped out of your anus.
Prove it. Go ahead, I dare you. Conclusively.
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... as he scratched the dandruff from his scalp ...
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