Space Shuttle Atlantis Liftoff - 2:28pm EST

[Monster]

Space Shuttle Atlantis is taking "tons" of supplies to the International Space Station and bring back one of the ISS crew.
;D

Mission: STS-129
Launch Vehicle: Space Shuttle Atlantis
Launch Site: Kennedy Space Center - Launch Pad 39A
Description: Space shuttle Atlantis will deliver components including two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm to the International Space Station.

I realize that most Americans take the Shuttle lauches for granted,
.. but I still get a thrill and a feeling of pride.

From my front yard, Atlantis is heading up just above the treeline.

[55lincoln]

Re: Space Shuttle Atlantis Liftoff - 2:28pm EST

with the money wasted on that foolishness everyone down there could live really well & maybe send a little up here

[Leon]

Re: Space Shuttle Atlantis Liftoff - 2:28pm EST

There have been a lot of benefits the average person gets from the technology involved with the space program.

[Pumpkin]

Re: Space Shuttle Atlantis Liftoff - 2:28pm EST

Cool pic Steve.

There have been a lot of benefits the average person gets from the technology involved with the space program.

$700.00 hammers :D.

[cstmwgn]

Re: Space Shuttle Atlantis Liftoff - 2:28pm EST

Cool pic Steve.

There have been a lot of benefits the average person gets from the technology involved with the space program.

$700.00 hammers :D.

On more than one occasion my hammer has cost me more that $700 :'(

[Leon]

Re: Space Shuttle Atlantis Liftoff - 2:28pm EST

Years ago I got an air nailer to ensure efficient trips to the ER ;D

[Pumpkin]

Re: Space Shuttle Atlantis Liftoff - 2:28pm EST

Cool pic Steve.

There have been a lot of benefits the average person gets from the technology involved with the space program.

$700.00 hammers :D.

On more than one occasion my hammer has cost me more that $700 :'(

We're not talking about the use/misuse of said hammer .

[cstmwgn]

Re: Space Shuttle Atlantis Liftoff - 2:28pm EST

Cool pic Steve.

There have been a lot of benefits the average person gets from the technology involved with the space program.

$700.00 hammers :D.

On more than one occasion my hammer has cost me more that $700 :'(

We're not talking about the use/misuse of said hammer .

OH




nevermind :-[

[Solsticefun]

Re: Space Shuttle Atlantis Liftoff - 2:28pm EST

I have always wanted to go to Florida and watch a launch, maybe someday. I think they also invented the very expensive toilet seat too.

[TAman1969]

Re: Space Shuttle Atlantis Liftoff - 2:28pm EST

I have always wanted to go to Florida and watch a launch, maybe someday. I think they also invented the very expensive toilet seat too.

I'd love to see a launching someday- wish they launched them fom Texas (shorter drive) like Jim Lovell said "theres nothing ordinary about going into space"

[66Fury3]

Re: Space Shuttle Atlantis Liftoff - 2:28pm EST

I can see the launch from my house, line of site apx. 150 miles..... but the best thing is they fly over my house when they land at the Cape and the Double Sonic Boom makes the windows shake......

[cstmwgn]

Re: Space Shuttle Atlantis Liftoff - 2:28pm EST

I think they also invented the very expensive toilet seat too.

Yes but you wouldn't want to put such a fine ___ on some discount fixtures - would you?

[Monster]

Re: Space Shuttle Atlantis Liftoff - 2:28pm EST

I believe all the Sheiks of Arabia outdid NASA with their 24K gold toilet seats !
:D

"The ultimate in luxury toilets was showcased recently at the Extravaganza luxury exhibition held in Moscow - a gold plated toilet.
It is priced at a staggering 250,000 Euros.
The gold toilet is equipped with advanced plasma mirror and digital control devices.
The decoration material used is gilded marble.
The gilded toilet has been fascinatingly christened 'Moscow.'"

[Solsticefun]

Re: Space Shuttle Atlantis Liftoff - 2:28pm EST

I believe all the Sheiks of Arabia outdid NASA with their 24K gold toilet seats !
:D

"The ultimate in luxury toilets was showcased recently at the Extravaganza luxury exhibition held in Moscow - a gold plated toilet.
It is priced at a staggering 250,000 Euros.
The gold toilet is equipped with advanced plasma mirror and digital control devices.
The decoration material used is gilded marble.
The gilded toilet has been fascinatingly christened 'Moscow.'"

No wonder the price of oil is so high, I wonder if they use gold plated toilet paper to wipe ther golden -sses? ;D

[The Chief]

Re: Space Shuttle Atlantis Liftoff - 2:28pm EST

Indeed NASA spent millions designing that space pen, the russians used a pencil ;D