GET READY FOR LOW-COST SPACE TRAVEL!
(Thanks to Wes)
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June 21, 2004
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First in Low Cost Space Travel Comments Post.
I feel like Neil Armstrong.
Posted by: David | June 21, 2004 at 11:25 AM
I would love to go to space. If I was given the opportunity, and didn't take advantage of it, I might end up killing myself in a couple years.
Posted by: gfunksizzle | June 21, 2004 at 11:27 AM
hmmm, that accompanying photo wasn't the least bit phallic, was it?
Posted by: lurker | June 21, 2004 at 11:28 AM
clever. yet another phallic-shaped rocket. ugh. this could be 'plan 9 from outer space..'
Posted by: queensbee | June 21, 2004 at 11:28 AM
I'm holding out for Steve Wozniak's entry into the space race.
Posted by: Lairbo | June 21, 2004 at 11:37 AM
They've gotta be kidding.
Posted by: Lmd33 | June 21, 2004 at 11:48 AM
That was a classic line: "I wouldn't put my dog in there, even if his name was Sputnik," said one man."
Reminds me of the kids in ROCKET BOYS (movie title: OCTOBER SKY). But they were kids and didn't try to launch anyone, even a dog.
Posted by: Jeff Meyerson | June 21, 2004 at 11:52 AM
We'll be going out to Seattle on vacation. You can test the rocket with our dog.
Note to self: Must warn others about Wheaten Terriers
On the positive side, our dog won't shed in the capsule
Posted by: Wacked without an H | June 21, 2004 at 12:03 PM
FYI, all. Spaceship one has been successful. We now live in the era of private space travel! Too cool!
Posted by: Lee | June 21, 2004 at 12:13 PM
To see more about these (wait for it...) guys, check out the team's website:
www.space-transport.com
Posted by: Wes | June 21, 2004 at 12:26 PM
I'd much rather ride on SpaceShip One than that piece of junk.
Posted by: spacenut | June 21, 2004 at 02:49 PM
From the sounds in the MOAT we should reserve a first flight chance for Rita's ex.
I'd go if I could ride on the outside..... Slim Pickens, EAT YOUR HEART OUT!
Posted by: kibby F5 | June 22, 2004 at 12:20 AM
It's a 22-foot rocket designed to eventually whisk tourists to space.
How does one "eventually whisk?" Eventually implies an unspecified later time, while whisk implies speed.
Also, the article says nothing about returning said tourists. Is this rocket designed to just "take out the trash?"
Posted by: MOTW | June 22, 2004 at 06:00 AM
MOTW - great idea. If YOU are selected to appear on Jerry Springer, you win a prize...
Posted by: jamester | June 22, 2004 at 06:23 AM
Kibby, good one.
"This is it boys, toe to toe with the Russkies."
A classic.
Posted by: Jeff Meyerson | June 22, 2004 at 06:27 AM
MAN, TV news people are dumb. Not casting any aspersions here, but let's just say some people put the Rube in Rubicon.
I like the big stick on the side. Whaddayou people need, a large flashing neon HOAX sign?
Posted by: Mike Billips | June 22, 2004 at 07:18 AM
I'll just sit back and enjoy the continuing tradition of the split infinitive as part of the "space - the final frontier" mission statement.
Compare:
"... to boldly go where no man has gone before."
"... to eventually whisk tourists to space."
Posted by: golfwidow | June 22, 2004 at 07:22 AM