Virgin in space

POSTED BY: whozit
UPDATED: Friday, May 8, 2009 20:51
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WHOZIT

Thursday, May 7, 2009 11:26 PM

Screw NASA, let the Areospace & Aircraft companys lead the way. Chances are they'll get it done faster and cheaper.

http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSTRE54639Q20090507

SIGNYM

Friday, May 8, 2009 12:19 AM

Maybe let GM show the way....

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We should have strapped him into a glider, filled it nose heavy w/ explosives, and dropped his Allah lovin' ass into a large, empty field. After which, release wild boars into the area so they could make good use of his remains. Now THAT's justice.- rappy

Yeah, that's what Sheikh Issa said. Seems you both have a lot in common.- signy

AURAPTOR

Friday, May 8, 2009 11:06 AM

Quote:
SignyM wrote:
Thursday, May 07, 2009 14:19
Maybe let GM show the way....

Sure. They'd come exclusively w/ Capissen 38 Engines....

OUT2THEBLACK

Friday, May 8, 2009 6:52 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by SignyM:

Maybe let GM show the way....

Yep...SCREW Virgin !

GM built some great Rockets back in the day , they just need to get back to their glory...

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/view?q=GM%20Rockets&psc=G&filter=1#5214
663581861669426

http://www.gmphotostore.com/prodinfo.asp?number=53216973

RUE

Friday, May 8, 2009 8:13 PM

And financed through GMAC ... oh wait - they're bankrupt. Another prime example of business doing what business does best.

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OUT2THEBLACK

Friday, May 8, 2009 8:28 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by rue:
...Another prime example of business doing what business does best.

Oh wait...

Going bankrupt isn't what business does best...

BANK-ruptcy is for the BANKsters and Gov't to arrange...'Cause that's what THEY do best...

Gorramned obvious to most Folk , but not to the innumerate...

KWICKO

Friday, May 8, 2009 8:51 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by out2theblack:
Quote:
Originally posted by SignyM:

Maybe let GM show the way....

Yep...SCREW Virgin !

GM built some great Rockets back in the day , they just need to get back to their glory...

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/view?q=GM%20Rockets&psc=G&filter=1#5214
663581861669426

http://www.gmphotostore.com/prodinfo.asp?number=53216973

I wonder where those cars are now. GM just sold off a huge chunk of their Heritage Collection (their private museum of concepts, one-offs, and rare models). This is the second or third time they've had to do this. The cars ALWAYS appreciate.

I seem to remember a Corvette "station wagon" concept, still with two doors, but with a Kamm-back cargo area with gullwing cargo doors. I believe Pontiac showed something similar as a Firebird concept, too. Oddly, they made sense to me...

Of course, you could always let the boys at Top Gear have a crack at the whole rocket business. What could possibly go wrong?

Edited to add YouTube video link: It's a condensed version of the show segment, but it's got some of the good bits. The landing looks a bit rough, but on the other hand it IS cheap space travel...

Mike

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