Who forgot to pack the chute on the space probe

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NASA is just not having a good week.

Imagine for a moment that there were space microbes on that vehicle. https://forums.windrivers.com/images.../2005/03/1.gif

Hope it is not the tradgedy it appears to be.

Maby this is what causes the death of us all. a super virus from space that would have never survived entry to earth just got a free ride.

I think I need to start writing the screen play.

As bad as this is it is a Good argument for unmanned space exploration though.

I wonder if the investigation will discover yet another lowest bid contractor is to blame. It seems like NASA is spreading its budget just a little too thin, in an attempt to cover too many projects. If their spectacular failures continue, they may have to adopt Homer Simpson as their mascot and use "D'oh" as their motto. https://forums.windrivers.com/images.../2005/03/1.gif

Just read the full article.

"The original post-landing scenario called for the probe to be packed up and driven with a convoy of armed guards to Houston’s Johnson Space Center in a truck."

Why on earth would they need armed guards for the convoy if it had survived? Were there THAT many scientists ready to fight for the material?

Did you see how they hoped to retrieve it a blooming hook on the back of a helicopter piloted by a stunt man.Boy they're looking more like the movie actors and less like competent scientists and engineers every mission.

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Originally Posted by paraflyer

Just read the full article.

"The original post-landing scenario called for the probe to be packed up and driven with a convoy of armed guards to Houston’s Johnson Space Center in a truck."

Why on earth would they need armed guards for the convoy if it had survived? Were there THAT many scientists ready to fight for the material?

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When was the last time you were down in that part of Houston?

Maybe they should ask UPS to deliver the next one from Mars at least they could claim on the insurance :rolleyes: :D

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Originally Posted by Archer

Maybe they should ask UPS to deliver the next one from Mars at least they could claim on the insurance :rolleyes: :D

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Or, they could ask the ESTES rocket folks for tips on how to install the parachutes. They work most of the time. :D

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Originally Posted by El_Squid

Or, they could ask the ESTES rocket folks for tips on how to install the parachutes. They work most of the time. :D

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I'll bet they packed it too tight, I've had that happen a time or two with the ESTES'.

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Originally Posted by imaeditedbysowulo

I'll bet they packed it too tight, I've had that happen a time or two with the ESTES'.

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And the best part was you weren't out $650 million when it happened. https://forums.windrivers.com/images.../2005/03/1.gif

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Originally Posted by El_Squid

And the best part was you weren't out $650 million when it happened. https://forums.windrivers.com/images.../2005/03/1.gif

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I was out a good bit of duct tape tho.


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Originally Posted by imaeditedbysowulo

I was out a good bit of duct tape tho.


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The stuff which binds the Universe! https://forums.windrivers.com/images.../2005/03/1.gif

I wonder if the Beagle guys are having trouble keeping straight faces?