Private Rocket Plane Makes Historic Space Flight

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A private rocket plane has successfully completed a historic space flight, raising excitement about the future of commercial space travel. Participants express disbelief at the advancements, noting the potential for ordinary people to experience space travel in their lifetime. The conversation includes humorous references to unconventional travel methods, highlighting the innovative spirit surrounding the topic. There is curiosity about the implications of this flight for the future of commercial space tourism. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the groundbreaking nature of this achievement and its potential to revolutionize access to outer space.
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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?
 
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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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