Seeing I just mentioned (a couple articles ago) that the current line of Space Shuttles will soon be out of commission permanently; I found this next article VERY interesting. There isn't much in the way of pictures; but you will understand what NASA plans to send up instead of the Space Shuttle during this strange period of Space exploration. (By that I mean, the American Space Program is in flux; and their new goal is returning to the moon. So whatever they use sans the shuttle, might likely be a stop gap)
For more info about what they are doing now, jump here.
For more info about the future craft (including artist renditions) jump here.
Going back to the moon? What happened to the trip to Mars?
ReplyDeleteWe have to go to the moon to build a base from which we'll launch in lower gravity to get to Mars.
ReplyDeleteThat sound like a major undertaking that would require other countries to be involved in. And a lot of money!!!
ReplyDeleteNot to say that I wouldn't want to see it happen.
Yes, I agree. Honestly I'd rather spend money on a joint space exploration with other countries than spend the kind of money going towards the Iraq war. I support the troops 100%, I just think that there are lots of other places (Darfur for instance) that want and need our help. I also think we could use troops back home when their are natural disaters.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I'm off my soapbox.
Preach Fred, Preach.
ReplyDeleteAmen
Fred..Please run for president!We need someone with a brain!
ReplyDeleteYou guys are nice. Who wants to be my VP?
ReplyDeleteDo we want to run as Independents or some other party?
LOL