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Globemaster · 07-17-2012, 12:42 PM

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It's only because the picture is reversed. The USA and flag are not backwards on the wings in real life.

I know

Been around shuttles and graphic a few time.

2010 SSRS · 07-17-2012, 12:42 PM

Congrats Jordy

bossbunny · 07-17-2012, 12:50 PM

I wish I was as cool as Jordy!

AdamZ · 07-17-2012, 04:56 PM

Posted

Overflow · 07-17-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

Congrats Jordy

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Originally Posted by badgebunny

I wish I was as cool as Jordy!

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GTFO.

AdamZ · 07-17-2012, 05:04 PM

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GTFO.

Get on a space shuttle and fly fly fly away please

Overflow · 07-17-2012, 05:22 PM

This is one of my favorite pictures of the Space Shuttle program. Discovery's last second of her last flight.

Overflow · 07-17-2012, 05:23 PM

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Get on a space shuttle and fly fly fly away please

Haters gonna hate.

AdamZ · 07-17-2012, 05:24 PM

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Haters gonna hate.

You are walking proof

Steve Dallas · 07-17-2012, 05:26 PM

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You are walking proof

You know...I bet astronauts are even more popular than firemen!

Overflow · 07-17-2012, 05:31 PM

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You are walking proof

That's the best you can do?

Kidding Adam. Take it to the Lounge.

AdamZ · 07-17-2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Overflow

That's the best you can do?

Kidding Adam. Take it to the Lounge.

Oh idk...I think I could make this a nice new home...hmmm...

AdamZ · 07-17-2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Dallas

You know...I bet astronauts are even more popular than firemen!

Definitely less annoying

Overflow · 07-17-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamZ

Oh idk...I think I could make this a nice new home...hmmm...

I don't care if you stay here, just don't cause trouble.

AdamZ · 07-17-2012, 06:05 PM

I've never caused trouble anywhere...unless you turned it into trouble :/

sugar'n'spice · 07-17-2012, 06:08 PM

Someone should make a thread only for Fen ...about....GM cars ! Duh! lol

Overflow · 07-17-2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sugar'n'spice

Someone should make a thread only for Fen ...about....GM cars ! Duh! lol

Maybe on his birthday.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-17-2012, 06:29 PM

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Maybe on his birthday.

Awww.

Did you get my text? Phone might be being dumb, not sure.

Overflow · 07-17-2012, 07:12 PM

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Awww.

Did you get my text? Phone might be being dumb, not sure.

Yeah, I just responded.

Caddyroger · 07-17-2012, 07:32 PM

Thanks overflow for linking the film again. This is the first time i have watched anythnig this long. It was very interesting.

Overflow · 07-17-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Caddyroger

Thanks overflow for linking the film again. This is the first time i have watched anythnig this long. It was very interesting.

No problem! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Its a great documentary.

Warhead · 07-17-2012, 10:10 PM

Question for Overflow:

Was the Cape the only planned launch sight for the shuttle?

Overflow · 07-17-2012, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Warhead

Question for Overflow:

Was the Cape the only planned launch sight for the shuttle?

Actually, it wasnt. Shortly before the Challenger disaster, NASA was planning on permanently sending Space Shuttle Discovery to launch from VAFB, which is why they had a Shuttle launch facility there (I'm not quite sure of it's still there.) But after the Challenger disaster, they decided against it. Florida remains the best place to launch because of the following reasons..

1. Florida is close to the equator. Where linear velocity is at it's greatest, making it easier for the spacecraft to escape Earth's atmosphere.

2. When KSC was built, there was really nothing out at Cape Canaveral, which was good for earlier launches.

3. The shuttle needs to be launched on the east coast, over the Atlantic. Just in case debris falls or stuff explodes. They didn't want the shuttle over land if that happened, so it wouldnt hit people. Now why didn't they launch from California, and go west over the Pacific? Simple. When you're heading west, you're going against the rotation of the Earth, which is much like going against the wind. Which is why more powerful rockets are launched heading west.

BowtieBelle · 07-18-2012, 09:46 AM

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Actually, it wasnt. Shortly before the Challenger disaster, NASA was planning on permanently sending Space Shuttle Discovery to launch from VAFB, which is why they had a Shuttle launch facility there (I'm not quite sure of it's still there.) But after the Challenger disaster, they decided against it. Florida remains the best place to launch because of the following reasons..

1. Florida is close to the equator. Where linear velocity is at it's greatest, making it easier for the spacecraft to escape Earth's atmosphere.

2. When KSC was built, there was really nothing out at Cape Canaveral, which was good for earlier launches.

3. The shuttle needs to be launched on the east coast, over the Atlantic. Just in case debris falls or stuff explodes. They didn't want the shuttle over land if that happened, so it wouldnt hit people. Now why didn't they launch from California, and go west over the Pacific? Simple. When you're heading west, you're going against the rotation of the Earth, which is much like going against the wind. Which is why more powerful rockets are launched heading west.

Mysteek · 07-18-2012, 10:11 AM

I have a feeling I'm gonna learn a lot from this thread!!

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