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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Christopher L. Weeks wrote:
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, David Laswell wrote:
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My biggest concern about all of this is where things are going to go from
here, since the only real buzz right now is about tapping the space-tourist
market. Yes, it’s cool that a privatized space flight has finally been
achieved, but what real purpose do any of the X-Prize designs serve?
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Rutan says he’s going for orbit once this step is perfected.
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What else could he say? To go into orbit he’ll need a quantum leap in technology
and funding. Perhaps the North Koreans could help with funding? ;)
Being cynical, I’d say SpaceShipOne is nothing more than another way for the
wealthy to waste energy. ;)
BTW The UK’s first civilian (a confectioner) Astronaut was
Helen Sharman
who made it into orbit (& Mir) in ’91.
Scott A
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