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Flying Saucer Crashes to Earth in Utah Desert!
The Genesis Capsule failed to depoly its parafoil chute and crashes to
earth. Capsule was suppose to be captured by helicopters during re-entry. See the story at, http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/ |
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Post a good link
http://anon.nasa-global.speedera.net...is/genesis.mov "Nick" wrote in message ... The Genesis Capsule failed to depoly its parafoil chute and crashes to earth. Capsule was suppose to be captured by helicopters during re-entry. See the story at, http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/ |
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Yeah, I watched that story on CNN. NASA just wasted 250 million dollars
project. That's a lot of money but according to CNN, 250 million dollars is considered cheap in NASA standard. Jeez. Toks Desalu PP-ASEL Dyin' to soar. "Nick" wrote in message ... The Genesis Capsule failed to depoly its parafoil chute and crashes to earth. Capsule was suppose to be captured by helicopters during re-entry. See the story at, http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/ |
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In addition, CNN stated that those helicopter pilots who was supposed to
capture the capsule are stunt pilots from Hollywood. CNN pointed out that Hollywood pilots are handpicked by NASA because these pilots are considered the best pilots in the world. Is this really a fact or?? Toks Desalu "Toks Desalu" wrote in message ... Yeah, I watched that story on CNN. NASA just wasted 250 million dollars project. That's a lot of money but according to CNN, 250 million dollars is considered cheap in NASA standard. Jeez. Toks Desalu PP-ASEL Dyin' to soar. "Nick" wrote in message ... The Genesis Capsule failed to depoly its parafoil chute and crashes to earth. Capsule was suppose to be captured by helicopters during re-entry. See the story at, http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/ |
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"Toks Desalu" wrote in message ... In addition, CNN stated that those helicopter pilots who was supposed to capture the capsule are stunt pilots from Hollywood. CNN pointed out that Hollywood pilots are handpicked by NASA because these pilots are considered the best pilots in the world. Is this really a fact or?? Toks Desalu Perhaps at doing unusual things like grappling a chute out of mid air. -- Jim in NC --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.752 / Virus Database: 503 - Release Date: 9/3/2004 |
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I had read that military pilots were not seriously considered because of
the time constraints.. this was envisioned over 6 years ago?? and the length of commitments were not long enough to ensure that someone detailed to the task would still be in the service at the time of recovery. Also, while the US military (i.e. Army) has some of the premier helicopter training in the world... experience wise, many of the private sector guys (who are exmil) have much more stick time than most active duty pilots. Dave Toks Desalu wrote: In addition, CNN stated that those helicopter pilots who was supposed to capture the capsule are stunt pilots from Hollywood. CNN pointed out that Hollywood pilots are handpicked by NASA because these pilots are considered the best pilots in the world. Is this really a fact or?? Toks Desalu "Toks Desalu" wrote in message ... Yeah, I watched that story on CNN. NASA just wasted 250 million dollars project. That's a lot of money but according to CNN, 250 million dollars is considered cheap in NASA standard. Jeez. Toks Desalu PP-ASEL Dyin' to soar. "Nick" wrote in message ... The Genesis Capsule failed to depoly its parafoil chute and crashes to earth. Capsule was suppose to be captured by helicopters during re-entry. See the story at, http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/ |
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"Toks Desalu" wrote in
: Yeah, I watched that story on CNN. NASA just wasted 250 million dollars project. Hey now... don't be too hard on the Engineering masters there at NASA...The parachute may not have opened (unfortunatley) but the Genesis probe collected three years' worth of data. It radioed a lot of that back, filling more computers then we could probably count !! Allow me to quote N.Cavuto: "You know, we have a habit in this country of focusing on the bad and not remembering the good. The good of a mission that's already given scientists treasure troves of research on how we came to be and part of a space program that has known its tragedies, but should appreciate far more its triumphs: landing men on the moon, structures on mars and capsules outside our solar system. People have died in the pursuit of that knowledge and capsules have crashed. But if we're to focus on the bad, we owe it to those who've toiled to remember the good. Finding water on parts of this planet we thought didn't have it and maybe the underpinnings of life on places we didn't think could support it. Me? I've just had it with those who say we don't have the right stuff anymore. Genesis took a mighty leap… then crashed. But I'd much sooner celebrate our species' attempting that leap than never leaving the bonds of earth at all." HEAR HEAR!!... Good job NASA...you'll get 'em next time! -Doug |
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Excellent point.
"Doug" wrote in message ... "Toks Desalu" wrote in : Yeah, I watched that story on CNN. NASA just wasted 250 million dollars project. Hey now... don't be too hard on the Engineering masters there at NASA...The parachute may not have opened (unfortunatley) but the Genesis probe collected three years' worth of data. It radioed a lot of that back, filling more computers then we could probably count !! Allow me to quote N.Cavuto: "You know, we have a habit in this country of focusing on the bad and not remembering the good. The good of a mission that's already given scientists treasure troves of research on how we came to be and part of a space program that has known its tragedies, but should appreciate far more its triumphs: landing men on the moon, structures on mars and capsules outside our solar system. People have died in the pursuit of that knowledge and capsules have crashed. But if we're to focus on the bad, we owe it to those who've toiled to remember the good. Finding water on parts of this planet we thought didn't have it and maybe the underpinnings of life on places we didn't think could support it. Me? I've just had it with those who say we don't have the right stuff anymore. Genesis took a mighty leap. then crashed. But I'd much sooner celebrate our species' attempting that leap than never leaving the bonds of earth at all." HEAR HEAR!!... Good job NASA...you'll get 'em next time! -Doug |
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Doug wrote in message ...
Hey now... don't be too hard on the Engineering masters there at NASA...The parachute may not have opened (unfortunatley) but the Genesis probe collected three years' worth of data. It radioed a lot of that back, filling more computers then we could probably count !! Allow me to quote N.Cavuto: "You know, we have a habit in this country of focusing on the bad and not remembering the good. The good of a mission that's already given scientists treasure troves of research on how we came to be and part of a space program that has known its tragedies, but should appreciate far more its triumphs: landing men on the moon, structures on mars and capsules outside our solar system. People have died in the pursuit of that knowledge and capsules have crashed. But if we're to focus on the bad, we owe it to those who've toiled to remember the good. Finding water on parts of this planet we thought didn't have it and maybe the underpinnings of life on places we didn't think could support it. Me? I've just had it with those who say we don't have the right stuff anymore. Genesis took a mighty leap? then crashed. But I'd much sooner celebrate our species' attempting that leap than never leaving the bonds of earth at all." HEAR HEAR!!... Good job NASA...you'll get 'em next time! Thanks for the perspective. I was amazed at the pinpoint landing after flying through space for 3 years. -- Gene Seibel Space Ship One - http://pad39a.com/gene/ss1.html Because I fly, I envy no one - except Mike Melvill. |
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Gene Seibel wrote:
Thanks for the perspective. I was amazed at the pinpoint landing after flying through space for 3 years. That isn't on the Commercial PTS, right? - Andrew |
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