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In reply to the discussion: Its a bit ironic to make fun of failed missile tests when we don't even have a space shuttle [View all]sgsmith
(398 posts)43. Done what?
Put a satellite into space? Wrong then, because the USA, USSR (aka Russia), China, Israel, Australia, South Africa, ESA (England, France, Italy, Germany, et al), Japan, Ukraine, Iran have all launched satellites.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_first_orbital_launches_by_country
Put a human into space? Only USSR (aka Russia), USA and China have provided their own launch capability for humans. Elon Musk is working towards that capability, but hasn't put a breathing person into orbit, much less returned safely.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_space_travel_by_nationality
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Its a bit ironic to make fun of failed missile tests when we don't even have a space shuttle [View all]
quinnox
Apr 2012
OP
It like this, we are so good at this, that we don't need to send rockets into space anymore
liberal N proud
Apr 2012
#3
Just because there's no shuttle program does not mean there is no space program...
Richardo
Apr 2012
#16
It's not just about a manned space program. It's not just about going back to the moon......
wandy
Apr 2012
#22
I saw its last dozen launches. Would take off from work or stay up until the early morning.
joshcryer
Apr 2012
#35
Detatching NASA from the MIC was the best move he ever made. Shameful that Congress overrode him...
joshcryer
Apr 2012
#38
I doubt the OP intended Space Shuttle and the Military Industrial Complex connection be pointed out.
joshcryer
Apr 2012
#42
Sorry, also, I'm touchy on this issue because Obama was bashed with a talking point...
joshcryer
Apr 2012
#55
Oh you won't need binocs, and it might be moving too fast to see it with binocs!
joshcryer
Apr 2012
#64