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The Future Of Space-Travel Is Rockets That Breathe

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ParryLost
03/01/09

In reply to The Future Of Space-Travel Is Rockets That Breathe
I thought the future of space-travel was that Apollo Capsule 2.0 dealie that NASA is coming up with. Or was Space Ship Two and other private sub-orbital rockets the future of space travel? Or rail guns? Bah. I am de-sensitized to things that are the future of space travel. It's like promising the flying car. Until further notice, the future of space travel is a rusty Soyuz and a new satellite that broadcasts annoying tunes more efficiently.
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Evil Tortie's Mom: R.O.A.C.H.
03/01/09

@ParryLost: I most heartily disagree. You forgot the new satellite that broadcasts annoying TV shows more efficiently.

Good day, sir!
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ParryLost
03/01/09

@Evil Tortie's Mom:That is madness! All possible progress in annoying TV show broadcasting has already been made! I expect we will never see any further advances in that field.
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Evil Tortie's Mom: R.O.A.C.H.
03/01/09

@ParryLost: Sure, they've perfected the annoying-ness, but is it all in HD and crystal clear and available everywhere? Not yet, so more satellites are needed.

(I loves me my DirecTV)
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Klebert L. Hall
03/01/09

In reply to The Future Of Space-Travel Is Rockets That Breathe
Well, they certainly aren't "daring to dream" very big, for a paltry million Euros.

-Kle.
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ParryLost
03/01/09

@Klebert L. Hall:Yeah but that's like a gazillion USD!
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♥AntiSocialSocialite♥
03/01/09

@ParryLost: I did the conversion - it's actually a BAzillion USD.
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Brian Fowler
03/01/09

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But when are we going to get the elevator to space? Comon, Arthur C. Clarke, you "promised"...
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ParryLost
03/01/09

@Brian Fowler:They haven't stopped laughing yet.
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Ghede
03/01/09

@ParryLost: And by the time they do stop, anything that leaves orbit will become confetti. We are building a blender out of orbital debris.
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