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In reply to the discussion: Jeff Bezos reaches space on Blue Origin's first crewed launch [View all]mac2766
(658 posts)8. I'm hoping that revelations will be brought to light as to
the significance of this. Otherwise, I'm left feeling that a gross injustice has been made to the majority of the people around the world. That a single person can accumulate enough wealth that allows him to start his very own space program while the greatest majority of humans on our planet suffer and do without even the basics.
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There's an old flying term: Pilots keep it UP longer. Not in this case, a Virgin lasted longer.
TheBlackAdder
Jul 2021
#24
Who Cares About The Carbon Burnt The World Is Going To Burn Up Anyway Right?
DanieRains
Jul 2021
#48
What concept needs proving that hasn't already been proved prior to this flight? ...
aggiesal
Jul 2021
#47
And eventually the price will come down so more people can do that, just like flying
EX500rider
Jul 2021
#53
It was exciting to watch. I wasn't focused on Bezos' wealth or whatever during the launch.
Politicub
Jul 2021
#16
I teared up at several points. When Wally Funk was reminded to push the button so
Politicub
Jul 2021
#22
amazing what one can accomplish with a monopoly, shit working conditions and not paying taxes,
yaesu
Jul 2021
#20
So Amazon is the only website you can buy stuff on? Cause that would be a monopoly nt
EX500rider
Jul 2021
#54
Our orbital space is a resource that belongs to humanity. We need an international effort...
NNadir
Jul 2021
#39
Musk is firing multiple satellites without restraint. Astronomers have noted that...
NNadir
Jul 2021
#41
We are at a point where we are saying the air belongs to billionaires, the water belongs to...
NNadir
Jul 2021
#46
I certainly feel if I see Musk worship here. But as for funding space, hospital bills and other...
NNadir
Jul 2021
#52
Oh. I see. I guess these people complaining in the scientific journal Nature Astronomy...
NNadir
Jul 2021
#66
Calling these guys a "crew" is farfetched. They were more like cargo.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Jul 2021
#58
"the "Ooh!" and "Ahh!" from the passengers as they floated around the cabin for three minutes."
BumRushDaShow
Jul 2021
#65