quade 4 #1 January 14, 2004 That's about 10 minutes from the time I post this. I assume this is about his plans for the human Moon base and human exploration of Mars.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #2 January 14, 2004 Early reports are for another moon landing by 2015. We've got awhile, eh? My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #3 January 14, 2004 Well since I'm stuck at work without a T.V. you be sure to tell us what he said.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #4 January 14, 2004 For those with broadband connections at work . . . http://www.nasa.gov/home/index.htmlquade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #5 January 14, 2004 I appears as if the President has entered the room, by the applause, but they haven't switched up the shot of him yet!quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #6 January 14, 2004 Not going to happen with my computer at work. Keep me posted.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #7 January 14, 2004 President enters . . . applause . . . NASA Director Sean O'Keefe speaks . . . Introduces Michael Foale from the ISS . . . he's live from space. President speaks . . . Talks about "great goal" America is proud of space program Nasa new focus New ships to gain foothold compares Lewis and Clark to reason we choose to explore space Talks about spin off benifits Weather Meds Talks about other Nasa programs Shuttle Rover 30 years since last set foot on Moon Only low earth orbits since then Goals ISS finish by 2010 finish what we started focus goals on ISS to long term human exposure to space flight Shuttle to return to flights as soon as safe retire shuttle fleet by 2010 Crew Exploration Vehicle 2008 first flights 2014 trips to Moon Return to Moon 2008 robots 2015 Manned flights with progressively longer missions 2020 Permanent presence on Moon (Moon Base) Humans to Mars and Beyond Robots Spin offs "Human beings are headed off into the cosmos." Inspiration to young people Great and unifying mission for Nasa Creation of private sector comittee Pete Aldridge -- chariman International involvement and cooperation "Journey, not a race" Current budget = $86 billion will reallocate $11 billion will increase in next year by $1 billion only the beninning 23 US astronauts lost so far in human space flight -- must continue journeyquade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #8 January 14, 2004 And? And? I'm breathless waitingMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #9 January 14, 2004 from cnn : • President Bush will unveil his space initiative this afternoon which includes: • Retiring existing space shuttle program in 2010 • Launching an urgent effort to develop a new manned exploration vehicle • A manned moon mission as soon as 2015 • Building a permanent lunar base for research"Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZL60 0 #10 January 14, 2004 outstanding ! Hey.. does anyone remember the TV series "Space 1999" about moon base alpha that had some nuclear material blow up shooting the moon out of earth orbit? Who said Kiwis can't fly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #11 January 14, 2004 Cool. Thanks.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #12 January 14, 2004 Do you really think this has a chance in hell of being funded? Can you say, election year hoopla. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #13 January 14, 2004 QuoteDo you really think this has a chance in hell of being funded? Can you say, election year hoopla. I work for NASA and that is exactly what it is and no - it doesn't have a chance in hell of being funded. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #14 January 14, 2004 See updated notes . . . So, no real time table for Mars or beyond. The Moon Base sounds promising though.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #15 January 14, 2004 QuoteDo you really think this has a chance in hell of being funded? Can you say, election year hoopla. Why not - deficits don't matter, Reagan taught us that. Borrow and spend! The National Debt has continued to increase an average of $2.12 billion per day since September 30, 2003 Today it stands at $7.009 Trillion It's easy to feel comfortably off when you borrow a few trillion dollars.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #16 January 14, 2004 Pretty much a bunch of drek that will never happen. But NASA will spend the next 20 years blowing its budget on it, just because the politicians like to give pretty speeches about space and are willing to fund them for the priviliage. I really think if anything significant is gonna happen in space in the next 50 years, it'll have to be the private industry that'll do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #17 January 14, 2004 >The Moon Base sounds promising though. What would we do with it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #18 January 14, 2004 Quote What would we do with it? Presumably learn how to mine, refine and produce materials on another planet. All things required for moving beyond pretty pictures and on to commericalization. Don't get me wrong, I like pure research as much as the next guy, but there is a point at which we have to learn to make a living up there.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #19 January 14, 2004 Quote>The Moon Base sounds promising though. What would we do with it? We could create the next big fad by shipping back and selling the Pet Moon Rock. I think a better project would be to build the first space elevator by 2015. Make it cheap enough to get into space in the first place, and people will exploit it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zyne 0 #20 January 14, 2004 I like this, means more business for the company I work for. The Command Telemetry Trancievers on the Mars rovers as well as the orbiters are made by us Guess I'll have to gear up for more over time here soon .... lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gremlin 0 #21 January 14, 2004 Quote I think a better project would be to build the first space elevator by 2015. Make it cheap enough to get into space in the first place, and people will exploit it. I know I would exploit it - to about 14,000 ft I'm drunk, you're drunk, lets go back to mine.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #22 January 14, 2004 I agree with John, there has never been a problem getting the money when the right person was asking for it. I don't think they are worried about spending too much. Plus, I think the American people would support this. It's good for the American ego.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zyne 0 #23 January 14, 2004 [email]QuoteQuote I think a better project would be to build the first space elevator by 2015. Make it cheap enough to get into space in the first place, and people will exploit it. I know I would exploit it - to about 14,000 ft Why stop at 14?? I kind of miss doing high altitude jumps, take her up to 25 n live a little!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #24 January 14, 2004 QuoteI agree with John. Ooops - mea culpa.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #25 January 14, 2004 QuoteQuote What would we do with it? Presumably learn how to mine, refine and produce materials on another planet. All things required for moving beyond pretty pictures and on to commericalization. Don't get me wrong, I like pure research as much as the next guy, but there is a point at which we have to learn to make a living up there. You know, I wonder if we can get some good research going on things like antimatter up there. Think about a screw up messing with anti-matter at, say, Lawrence Livermore. Say goodbye to the Bay Area. Maybe the moon would be a good place to do research on some truly dangerous stuff. Then again, I am no scientist. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
