NASA Expands Role of International Space Station 153
coondoggie writes "NASA is looking for a few good experiments to run in space. The space agency this week said it was seeking research ideas (PDF) from private entities who want to do research on board the International Space Station. NASA said it was looking to expand the use of the ISS by providing access to the lab for the conduct of basic and applied research, technology development, and industrial processing to private entities — including commercial firms, non-profit institutions, and academic institutions. NASA said using the ISS as a national lab could help develop a number of applications in areas such as biotechnology, energy, engineering, and remote sensing."
They should put an ad on Craigslist (Score:5, Funny)
Art Bell? (Score:3, Funny)
Tell me we're not doing remote sensing experiments on the ISS!
Oooh, Oooh, Idea! (Score:2, Funny)
lava lamp (Score:4, Funny)
Re:They should put an ad on Craigslist (Score:5, Funny)
Penthouse apt for rent. Very cozy efficiency. Fully furnished. Magnificent view. Reserved parking for your vehicle. Onsite gymnasium. Great weight loss program (disclaimer: weight is not the same as mass). Exclusive community in a unique private out-of-the-way setting. Heat and utilities included. No pets. $40,000,000 a week.
Re:Suggestions (Score:5, Funny)
centrifical
teather(ed)
oribital circumfurance
atmosphering re-entry
is more brittle or harded
paper airplain
infinitly divisible continum
The first requirement of submitted proposals to NASA is to do so in English. We all know how well foreign languages (or measurement systems) work out. C'mon, this isn't rocket science! :)
It does lead me to one important question, however...
Polymer extrusion and blown film line test in low gravity for polymer chain linkage testing.
How do you spell "polymer", "extrusion", "gravity", and "linkage" correctly and use them in a coherent-sounding sentence, then get "airplane" wrong? ;)
Re:...the 100 mile high club? (Score:1, Funny)
Do you have any idea how difficult it is to clean "bodily fluids" out of the air in zero-g?
No. And neither do you, but I bet there's anime that has already solved this problem for us.
Re:Oooh, Oooh, Idea! (Score:5, Funny)
Oh come on a LOT better idea list.....
1 - how long do lawyers last in space without a space suit.
2 - effects on lawyers when exposed to explosive decompression.
3 - effects of solar radiation on a lawyer in a space suit.
4 - effects of solar radation on a lawyer without a space suit.
5 - effects of amoebic dysentery on a lawyer in micro-gravity.
6 - how long do lawyers last as an ablative shield during re-entry.
7 - what is the maximum ballistic speed a lawyer can reach.
etc...
Oh and as a control do the same experiments on MPAA and RIAA executives.
Re:They should put an ad on Craigslist (Score:1, Funny)
Of course, they're out of this world!