gangzoom Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Space X had launched and landed its first stage booster after several failed attempts. Opens up the possibility of much cheaper reusable rockets. NASA gave up on the idea decades ago, saying it couldn't be done. If I'm still alive at 70-80 and got all my marbles, rather than leaving an inheritance behind, much rather waste all the £££ on a one trip up to the stars Anyone else fancy a ride up to space in a reusable rocket?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock_Steady Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 i'd rather rub chilli in my eyes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) Do you have a bit of a thing for Musk? At least he is saving the planet with his ice vehicles Edited December 22, 2015 by Jetpilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 If I'm still alive at 70-80 and got all my marbles, rather than leaving an inheritance behind, much rather waste all the £££ on a one trip up to the stars I don't think you have all your marbles now. Personally I'd rather leave an inheritance for my children (providing I have some) than p**s away a load of money on a giant firework to the stars (no offence). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouthwash Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Is it electric? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valy Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 will be nice a trip like that gangzoom....unfortunately things are moving very slow so who knows what will be able to do in our days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davedutch Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I know a few people I would like to send on a one way trip in a second hand rocket but I would prefer to keep my feet on the ground and rocket round in my Z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Why not. Strap me in and mash the go button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock_Steady Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Second hand/reusable rocket are not words that should go together. There's no guarantee you'll even get to the stars. Maybe just over the north circular before you're barbecued with a great view of Hatfield. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Mate I wouldn't go in a new one. I remember the day the Challenger blew up in front of our eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggalo Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Read the title, and 'Salvage 1' popped in my head. That's a blast from the past! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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