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sam · « **on:** February 03, 2010, 01:26 »

http://www.physorg.com/news184353179.html

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A half century ago the Mercury Seven embodied America's space future. Now it's the merchant seven - space companies for hire.

Simon · « **Reply #1 on:** February 03, 2010, 09:54 »

Space taxis!

Do they need drivers?

Clive · « **Reply #2 on:** February 03, 2010, 10:30 »

I'm not surprised at this development which now seems to be the only way forward. Obama doesn't seem to be interested in space exploration or the benefits derived from it.

Simon · « **Reply #3 on:** February 03, 2010, 11:05 »

Isn't it just that he thinks the money would be better spent on this planet?

Clive · « **Reply #4 on:** February 03, 2010, 11:49 »

Well the money would be spent on this planet!

sam · « **Reply #5 on:** February 03, 2010, 14:56 »

exploration is key to our nature - but we should be sending robotic probes IMO.

Oh and its worth pointing out, as the great Alan Bean said "it tooks 127 after Columbus for the establishment of Jamestown"

Rik · « **Reply #6 on:** February 03, 2010, 16:14 »

The only man to take a piece of tartan to the moon.

Rodders · « **Reply #7 on:** February 03, 2010, 16:28 »

That's a start.

Rik · « **Reply #8 on:** February 03, 2010, 16:43 »

And bring it back again.

sam · « **Reply #9 on:** February 04, 2010, 01:10 »

lets start the mass migration!

Rik · « **Reply #10 on:** February 04, 2010, 10:57 »

IDNet or Virgin?

Simon · « **Reply #11 on:** February 04, 2010, 11:02 »

All the Scots!

Rik · « **Reply #12 on:** February 04, 2010, 11:07 »

I don't think either are Scots, Simon.

Simon · « **Reply #13 on:** February 04, 2010, 11:28 »

Rik · « **Reply #14 on:** February 04, 2010, 11:42 »

You noticed?

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