Private Rocket Plane Makes Historic Space Flight

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the recent achievement of a private rocket plane making a historic space flight, exploring the implications for commercial space travel and personal spaceflight opportunities. Participants express excitement and curiosity about the future of space exploration and the potential for individuals to travel to outer space.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express surprise and excitement about the possibility of private individuals traveling to outer space, indicating a shift in space exploration.
  • One participant mentions the potential for commercial space flight, questioning whether this event marks the beginning of a new era in space travel.
  • There is a humorous exchange regarding the feasibility of alternative methods of space travel, such as a fictional slingshot, highlighting the playful nature of the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a sense of excitement about the developments in private spaceflight, but there is no consensus on the implications for commercial space travel or the future of such endeavors.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes speculative elements regarding the future of space travel and the feasibility of commercial options, which remain unresolved.

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I thought I would of seen something here about this by now. :-p


http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=570&ncid=570&e=1&u=/nm/20040621/sc_nm/space_flight_dc_17
 
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That is just unbelievable. I might concievably be able to go into outer space before I die.

I hadn't ever heard anyone was actually working on anything like this.
 
Gosh Zooby I'll be glad to send you up...and for less money I'll bet.

Would you also like to return? :biggrin:
 
I take it your ACME 300 meter tall slingshot is near completion, Mr. Wile E. Seeking?
 
zoobyshoe said:
I take it your ACME 300 meter tall slingshot is near completion, Mr. Wile E. Seeking?

Who told?

It will be interesting to see where this goes. Is this really the beginning of commercial space flight?
 

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