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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: Simon on December 07, 2009, 21:58

Title: Roll-out for Richard Branson's spaceliner
Post by: Simon on December 07, 2009, 21:58

Sir Richard Branson is due to unveil the rocket plane he will use to take fare-paying passengers into space.

SpaceShipTwo is being presented to the world in California, US.  The vehicle will undergo testing over the next 18 months before being allowed to take ticketed individuals on short-hop trips just above the atmosphere.

(https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsimg.bbc.co.uk%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2F46876000%2Fjpg%2F_46876012_008389391.jpg&hash=fb4af3a486893b459989e64ad4240058fbe894d8)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8400353.stm

Title: Re: Roll-out for Richard Branson's spaceliner
Post by: Clive on December 07, 2009, 23:19

I'd consider it if I had that sort of money.   8-)

Title: Re: Roll-out for Richard Branson's spaceliner
Post by: Simon on December 07, 2009, 23:31

I'd just like that sort of money.  :)

Title: Re: Roll-out for Richard Branson's spaceliner
Post by: GillE on December 07, 2009, 23:47

I wonder what Branson's thinking of doing with that bottle between his feet.  The photo reminds me of a particular Porridge sketch ("I want you to fill that bottle").

 ;D

Title: Re: Roll-out for Richard Branson's spaceliner
Post by: sam on December 07, 2009, 23:49

Quote from: Clive on December 07, 2009, 23:19

I'd consider it if I had that sort of money.   8-)

I shall not mention this to the lass... she will start demanding a trip for the honeymoon! :-D

Though it does sound fantastic... but I'm never going to have that kind of cash... (though if someone wants to give it to me...  :thumbs: )

Title: Re: Roll-out for Richard Branson's spaceliner
Post by: Simon on December 07, 2009, 23:52

Quote from: GillE on December 07, 2009, 23:47

I wonder what Branson's thinking of doing with that bottle between his feet.  The photo reminds me of a particular Porridge sketch ("I want you to fill that bottle").

 ;D

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Roll-out for Richard Branson's spaceliner
Post by: Simon on December 07, 2009, 23:53

Quote from: sam on December 07, 2009, 23:49

I shall not mention this to the lass... she will start demanding a trip for the honeymoon! :-D

Skeggy off then?  :)x

Title: Re: Roll-out for Richard Branson's spaceliner
Post by: sam on December 07, 2009, 23:54

Quote from: Simon on December 07, 2009, 23:53

Skeggy off then?  :)x

its number 2 on my list...  ::)

Title: Re: Roll-out for Richard Branson's spaceliner
Post by: Simon on December 08, 2009, 00:01

 :devil:

Title: Re: Roll-out for Richard Branson's spaceliner
Post by: Rik on December 08, 2009, 10:32

Quote from: sam on December 07, 2009, 23:49

though if someone wants to give it to me...  :thumbs:

Sorry, Sam, you're just not my type. ;D :scoot:

Title: Re: Roll-out for Richard Branson's spaceliner
Post by: Simon on December 08, 2009, 10:39

For the first time, Sam is glad to be in Canada.  :)x

Title: Re: Roll-out for Richard Branson's spaceliner
Post by: Rik on December 08, 2009, 10:52

:lol:

Title: Re: Roll-out for Richard Branson's spaceliner
Post by: Camstop on December 08, 2009, 10:52

Quote from: Clive on December 07, 2009, 23:19

I'd consider it if I had that sort of money.   8-)

We could have a whip round Clive  :thumbs:

If we don't make enough we might be able at least to get you one way  :)x

Title: Re: Roll-out for Richard Branson's spaceliner
Post by: Clive on December 08, 2009, 10:53

Er.....

Title: Re: Roll-out for Richard Branson's spaceliner
Post by: Rik on December 08, 2009, 10:53

 :devil:

Going up...

Title: Re: Roll-out for Richard Branson's spaceliner
Post by: Clive on December 08, 2009, 10:55

 :aarrgh:

Title: Re: Roll-out for Richard Branson's spaceliner
Post by: Simon on December 08, 2009, 11:55

:hee-hee:

Title: Re: Roll-out for Richard Branson's spaceliner
Post by: sam on December 08, 2009, 13:52

Quote from: Simon on December 08, 2009, 10:39

For the first time, Sam is glad to be in Canada.  :)x

indeed. Standing outside at -30C has never been so attractive before.

Title: Re: Roll-out for Richard Branson's spaceliner
Post by: Simon on December 08, 2009, 14:08

:laugh: