quote: I think Vogan had the right idea, but maybe take it a little futher. Instead of giving the Russians money to build Energia, lets do the capitalist thing, and buy it from them, lock stock and engineers. I'd be just as happy with them building it in Russia. If there record is to be believed, Energia is a hell of a rocket, but I wouldn't mind seeing the work come to the USA. Maybe they would make some parts in West Virginia, maybe even in Coalwood.
I wonder if it might be possible to eventually combine the two space agencies? (I would say ESA as well, but the frogs wouldn't allow that). After all, there's already increased co-operation due to the collapse of the USSR and the ISS program; combining them would cut down on duplication of jobs/some equipment and hopefully leave more money available for safty, R&D, etc.
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quote: I wonder if it might be possible to eventually combine the two space agencies? (I would say ESA as well, but the frogs wouldn't allow that). After all, there's already increased co-operation due to the collapse of the USSR and the ISS program; combining them would cut down on duplication of jobs/some equipment and hopefully leave more money available for safty, R&D, etc.
That would be the ultimate answer, including the ESA.
I saw a photo on TV last night, that was supposed to have been taken by the military. It was a black outline of the shuttle about two minutes before it was lost. It appears to show something sticking out from the left wing, but it was just a dark area, with no real detail. I suspect it will end up being nothing more then a blurry spot on the picture.
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