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Would you fly into space?
June 21, 2023, 08:42 AM
HRKWould you fly into space?
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Originally posted by V-Tail:
Nope. I would have to drive on I-4 to get to Kennedy Space Center. It's not worth the risk.
Didn't they finish the 429?
You can safely go on 429 to the 408 to 50 and avoid I-4, altogether!
Looks like you are good to go!
El Mapo LinkyJune 21, 2023, 09:13 AM
florida boyNo, sounds boring strapped in a seat looking out a little window at space junk going by.
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June 21, 2023, 09:45 AM
Snake207Absolutely - especially if it's with Space X.
I think I'd be ok with Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin as well, in that order. NASA would be dead last.
The Starliner is a prime example of how f^$k up they are. I'm not convinced Starliner isn't going to kill someone before it's all over.
June 21, 2023, 10:41 AM
sjtillI've lived in a hut in Africa next to a civil war; driven across the Sahara; flown in Russian civil aircraft; traveled to 40+ countries.
I'm now so risk-averse I can't believe it.
I wouldn't want to miss watching my grandchildren grow up--that's what I live for now.
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June 21, 2023, 11:33 AM
patwNot a chance.
June 21, 2023, 02:34 PM
GT-40DOCI have been above flight level 50 more than once.....actually a number of times. I see no need to go any higher. I like it down here these days.
June 21, 2023, 06:34 PM
whanson_wiAs a tourist, no. To accomplish something specific, yes.
Based on previous experience, I'll puking 'till I'm dry the first three days or so. Don't plan any important duties for the first 72 hours, and then I'll be ready to roll.
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June 21, 2023, 06:47 PM
XinTXquote:
Originally posted by ensigmatic:
quote:
Originally posted by OttoSig:
How else would I get there?
Shot out of a Really Big Canon?
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June 22, 2023, 05:23 AM
kyoungYes!!! On the Rocinate!!!!!!!!!!
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June 22, 2023, 07:18 AM
ensigmaticquote:
Originally posted by kyoung:
Yes!!! On the Rocinate!!!!!!!!!!
Well, yeah, on the Rocinate, Serenity, the Enterprise, etc.
Not on anything we currently have that gets people into space. No thanks.
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JaycatIn a hot minute, but I wouldn't do an untethered space walk.
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June 25, 2023, 05:55 PM
chuck416I don’t think one “flies” into space, by the strict definition of flight.
I would definitely fly into space (if 80,000 - 90,000 meets the definition of space) in a U-2 Reece two-seater aircraft. But strap one’s self atop a ballistic rocket; I would have to be unconscious to be onboard one of those things. Far too many deadly stresses involved during re-entry.
June 25, 2023, 08:05 PM
drill sgtNot no ... But HELL NO.... to many variables on the way up exit Earths gravity as well as the return re_entry trip..... Even now with all of the sucessful trips what if the next one does not make a succesful trip..... ...... drill sgt.
June 26, 2023, 10:13 AM
gpbst3quote:
Originally posted by gearhounds:
Sure, why not? The safety record for launching into orbit and returning is very good so the risk would be worth it.
The safety record for underwater submersibles was pretty good too.
June 26, 2023, 10:28 AM
Southern Rebelquote:
Originally posted by Edmond:
No. I just don't see the joy in it viewing it from the inside of a space craft.
That same philosophy probably ended a bunch of potential career gynecologists!
June 26, 2023, 10:30 AM
Southern Rebelquote:
Originally posted by ensigmatic:
quote:
Originally posted by OttoSig:
How else would I get there?
Shot out of a Really Big Canon?
Even in this day of "multi-function printers, I don't think Canon has a model to get you to outer space - but I could be wrong!
June 26, 2023, 10:42 AM
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June 26, 2023, 02:41 PM
arfmelNo
June 26, 2023, 03:06 PM
egregorequote:
Would you fly into space?
My arms would get tired long before that.
June 26, 2023, 03:23 PM
FenderBenderabsolutely, more over if I could manage to get to be part of the first settlers on Mars I'd take that in a heart beat as well.