Space Shuttles almost Ready to Re-Launch 279
stagmeister writes "CNN and Space.com are reporting that the Return to Flight Task Group, the overseeing committee that determines when the Space Shuttles can go back into space, has reported that the only items blocking the Shuttles are issues 'related to tank debris, orbiter hardening and tile repair.' They plan to re-meet in later this month to finalize their decision. However, 'NASA has made clear it intends to resume shuttle flights with the repair capabilities it has in hand without knowing for sure whether they would work in an emergency.' Would you want your children flying a space shuttle that hasn't been properly beta-tested?"
Cue Helen Lovejoy! (Score:5, Funny)
Won't someone PLEASE think of the childen!
Obligatory Steve Buscemi Quote ... (Score:5, Funny)
It seemed fitting ...
Re:Spirit of exploration wins out over safety a lo (Score:2, Funny)
It's probably more like a 5% chance that they WILL be coming back. Who cares? I'll go.
"Gentlemen, we need to know where we stand from a position of status. What do we got left on the ship that is good?" Gene Krantz
Re:The Only Things? (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Heck Yeah (Score:2, Funny)
Uh... I think that's illegal.
Task Group CYA (Score:3, Funny)
" This spacecraft was designed using science. Science is an unproven theory, nor is it mentioned in the Bible, so weigh these facts carefully and with skepticism as you decide if you are in with Jesus enough to ride the Shuttle without blowing up. "
Misleading article (Score:3, Funny)
Re:The Only Things? (Score:3, Funny)
Really, if you want a kickass spacecraft, make something that only has to function in space. Then wrap it up inside a big rocket, and have that put your ship up into space.