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Nasa to replace space shuttle - Name to be chossen!

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Why would they build another shuttle? Its a 25 year old design that many have been wanting to replace for awhile now? I agree that the space program must push on, but not with another shuttle.
 
Originally posted by: rawoutput
Star Ship Aceshigh is a Tightass

S.S. Devoid of Humor
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If you think, 2 days after this tragedy, that a discussion on possible names for a replacement shuttle is any kind of place for "humor", then you are a disgrace to the Air Force R.O.T.C.
 
Question is, will they still fly the other shuttles? There are still 3 people in the space station looking for a ride...
 
Originally posted by: Aceshigh
Originally posted by: rawoutput
Star Ship Aceshigh is a Tightass

S.S. Devoid of Humor
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If you think, 2 days after this tragedy, that a discussion on possible names for a replacement shuttle is any kind of place for "humor", then you are a disgrace to the Air Force R.O.T.C.
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Chill or skidaddle if you don't like it, man. I don't think anyone here is making light of recent tragic events, so cool your jets already.

 
I'd prefer to avoid the gay-sounding Star Trek names. Good ones would be "America" and "Freedom" (isn't the ISS named that?) and "Independence"; good patriotic names that promote America.
 
Originally posted by: Astaroth33
I'd prefer to avoid the gay-sounding Star Trek names. Good ones would be "America" and "Freedom" (isn't the ISS named that?) and "Independence"; good patriotic names that promote America.
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I guess if you were the skipper it would be the "S.S. Homophobe".
 
Originally posted by: Grey
The Enterprise is sitting in the lawn at the Cape Canaveral space center. It would be kind of silly to name another shuttle that. Constitution is a great name, and it was a great Sail ship.
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Hello! The Enterprise-A, anyone? 😛
 
Originally posted by: Grey
The Enterprise is sitting in the lawn at the Cape Canaveral space center.
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The Pathfinder is sitting in Huntsville, Alabama. A replica of it is at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor's Complex. The Enterprise is located at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

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But yeah, I agree with your point. Enterprise is overused.
 
I don't think naming a new shuttle (shuttle replacement) the America would be a good idea. For one, it's somewhat cheesy in a conceited kind of way, but can you imagine what kind of target for terrorism that would be? Also, while the X-33 looks like a good idea, they cancelled it for a reason. I think it would be more likely that we would see a replacement based more off of existing launch hardware.

Oh, I don't think the people making stupid suggestions are making fun of the tragedy, and I think it's just another thing that we'll always see in ATOT.

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How about the Anandtech, or the Bukkake?
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Originally posted by: Moemar
I don't think naming a new shuttle (shuttle replacement) the America would be a good idea. For one, it's somewhat cheesy in a conceited kind of way, but can you imagine what kind of target for terrorism that would be? Also, while the X-33 looks like a good idea, they cancelled it for a reason. I think it would be more likely that we would see a replacement based more off of existing launch hardware.

Oh, I don't think the people making stupid suggestions are making fun of the tragedy, and I think it's just another thing that we'll always see in ATOT.

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How about the Anandtech, or the Bukkake?
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You think "America" is conceited?
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Other countries have vessels of their names.

Back on topic - another I like is John F. Kennedy. More than any other President, he is responsible for our space program.
 
Originally posted by: X-Man
Originally posted by: Moemar
I don't think naming a new shuttle (shuttle replacement) the America would be a good idea. For one, it's somewhat cheesy in a conceited kind of way, but can you imagine what kind of target for terrorism that would be? Also, while the X-33 looks like a good idea, they cancelled it for a reason. I think it would be more likely that we would see a replacement based more off of existing launch hardware.

Oh, I don't think the people making stupid suggestions are making fun of the tragedy, and I think it's just another thing that we'll always see in ATOT.

<sarcasm>
How about the Anandtech, or the Bukkake?
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You think "America" is conceited?
rolleye.gif
Other countries have vessels of their names.

Back on topic - another I like is John F. Kennedy. More than any other President, he is responsible for our space program.
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The first new technology ship(not shuttle) to replace the shuttle should be named the JFK.
 
Originally posted by: X-Man

You think "America" is conceited?
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Other countries have vessels of their names.
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Really, like what? Generally countries don't want to put their name on any vessel just due to the possiblity of failure.

Back on topic - another I like is John F. Kennedy. More than any other President, he is responsible for our space program.
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Not a bad idea.

 
Originally posted by: Moemar
Originally posted by: X-Man

You think "America" is conceited?
rolleye.gif
Other countries have vessels of their names.
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Really, like what? Generally countries don't want to put their name on any vessel just due to the possiblity of failure.

Back on topic - another I like is John F. Kennedy. More than any other President, he is responsible for our space program.
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Not a bad idea.
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Without risk only failure is possible. We have already named and retired the USS America(carrier).
 
Originally posted by: X-Man
Originally posted by: Moemar
I don't think naming a new shuttle (shuttle replacement) the America would be a good idea. For one, it's somewhat cheesy in a conceited kind of way, but can you imagine what kind of target for terrorism that would be? Also, while the X-33 looks like a good idea, they cancelled it for a reason. I think it would be more likely that we would see a replacement based more off of existing launch hardware.

Oh, I don't think the people making stupid suggestions are making fun of the tragedy, and I think it's just another thing that we'll always see in ATOT.

<sarcasm>
How about the Anandtech, or the Bukkake?
</sarcasm>
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You think "America" is conceited?
rolleye.gif
Other countries have vessels of their names.

Back on topic - another I like is John F. Kennedy. More than any other President, he is responsible for our space program.
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Then again he has his own Center...
I vote for Freedom. Or Enduring Freedom ?
 
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