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KY_EnviroGuy

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11. Sure doesn't look like he's traveling at around 17,000mph.

Reply to FelineOverlord (Original post)

Wed Mar 31, 2021, 09:08 PM

Mar 2021

(approximate speed of the International Space Station, but close enough)

I would guess that if he got in trouble, the shuttle could maneuver and go fetch him.

Thanks for posting that very memorable photo.......

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Astronaut Floats in Space [View all] FelineOverlord Mar 2021 OP

Captured in one photo, one of my greatest phobias gratuitous Mar 2021 #1

Same. Boy it makes me nervous soothsayer Mar 2021 #4

Astronaut Floats in Space FelineOverlord Mar 2021 #2

... dude must not be afraid of heights.... magicarpet Mar 2021 #3

Greatest Page for this beautiful photo! n/t CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2021 #5

1984 Skittles Mar 2021 #6

That's breathtaking! lunatica Mar 2021 #7

Men Into Space- A highly-praised 1960 TV series- The pilot featured an astronaut drifting thru space NBachers Mar 2021 #8

Wow,scary, a malfunction would be a disaster. Nt USALiberal Mar 2021 #9

Magnificent malaise Mar 2021 #10

Sure doesn't look like he's traveling at around 17,000mph. KY_EnviroGuy Mar 2021 #11

Hmmm... is he wearing wool mittens? Tommymac Mar 2021 #12