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gekkogecko
04-26-2022, 06:40 AM
The "wet test" of Artemis reveal a few glitches, causing NASA to decide to roll it back from the launch pad. The glitches include a faulty valve, and a leaking hydrogen tank. Story here:
https://www.space.com/nasa-artemis-1-moon-rocket-rollback-webcast

The other news is that the private Ax-1 Mission to and from the International Space Station has completed, with the crew capsule splashing down near Jacksonville, FL yesterday afternoon. Story here:
https://www.space.com/ax1-astronauts-return-to-earth-splashdown-success

PantyFanatic
04-27-2022, 12:19 AM
Fantastic! :cheerlead

But that'sa taxi ride I don't believe I'll be able take, :( ..... or even get the meter turned. :banghead:

dicksbro
04-27-2022, 01:50 AM
^^^^ Me too. I'll have to pass but I'll wish I could.

gekkogecko
04-27-2022, 06:10 AM
I still agree with the Onion's take on Space Tourism (and yes, they're space tourists, despite the assertion to the contrary): "Anything that involves blasting the richest .01% of the population into the cold, heartless vacuum of space has my support."

PantyFanatic
05-03-2022, 02:55 AM
Me too, ...... as long as that mens they couldn't take it with them. ;)