Members catphish Posted October 23, 2007 Members Posted October 23, 2007 http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/
Members slapthefunkyfour Posted October 23, 2007 Members Posted October 23, 2007 I heard it was gonna be delayed because of bad weather.
Members catphish Posted October 23, 2007 Author Members Posted October 23, 2007 I heard it was gonna be delayed because of bad weather. nope. she's up and away.
Members guitargod0dmw Posted October 23, 2007 Members Posted October 23, 2007 I wasn't going to until you posted that...but I can't get their page to load...poop!
Moderators Kindness Posted October 23, 2007 Moderators Posted October 23, 2007 Still scares me. I have to stop listening because I don't want to hear when it blows up.
Members Low Tone Posted October 23, 2007 Members Posted October 23, 2007 Still scares me. I have to stop listening because I don't want to hear when it blows up. I still remember sitting in class watching Challenger blow up.
Members catphish Posted October 23, 2007 Author Members Posted October 23, 2007 Still scares me. I have to stop listening because I don't want to hear when it blows up. Brave men and women to say the least.
Members catphish Posted October 23, 2007 Author Members Posted October 23, 2007 I still remember sitting in class watching Challenger blow up. Same here.
Moderators Kindness Posted October 23, 2007 Moderators Posted October 23, 2007 It will always stick with me. I know that we have some great engineers working on the launch, but it still frightens me. I know it is part of the thrill for them, but I am simply too conservative to even understand the mindset.
Members L-1329 Posted October 23, 2007 Members Posted October 23, 2007 It will always stick with me. I know that we have some great engineers working on the launch, but it still frightens me. I know it is part of the thrill for them, but I am simply too conservative to even understand the mindset. It's not about thrills for them, it's about understanding and logic. They know the scenario and everything that went into it. It's a logical choice to proceed when you are aware of it all, and not just watching the spectacular part as an outsider.
Members Rowka Posted October 23, 2007 Members Posted October 23, 2007 I know that we have some great engineers working on the launch, but it still frightens me. I know some of them. I'm more scared than you.
Moderators Kindness Posted October 23, 2007 Moderators Posted October 23, 2007 It's not about thrills for them, it's about understanding and logic. They know the scenario and everything that went into it. It's a logical choice to proceed when you are aware of it all, and not just watching the spectacular part as an outsider. There is certainly something in it for them to pursue that career. You are giving reasons for why they might not have the debilitating fear I might, but I would never be drawn to the profession to begin with.
Members L-1329 Posted October 23, 2007 Members Posted October 23, 2007 There is certainly something in it for them to pursue that career. You are giving reasons for why they might not have the debilitating fear I might, but I would never be drawn to the profession to begin with. That's what I meant. Fear gives way to knowledge and understanding, and when you truly understand all aspects of what you're getting into, you won't be afraid. You might then decide it's too risky, but you won't be scared of it.
Members Pickdust Posted October 23, 2007 Members Posted October 23, 2007 Can't seem to connect where I am now. I like watching the launch prep on The NASA channel. The amount or carp the astronauts go through just to get strapped in would be enough to send me running for the hatch. I also read Riding Rockets: The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle Astronaut by Mike Mullane. Great read! I sent him an email when I finished the book and received a response about an hour later. Anyhoo......did they launch today? Just curious, PD
Moderators Kindness Posted October 23, 2007 Moderators Posted October 23, 2007 That's what I meant. Fear gives way to knowledge and understanding, and when you truly understand all aspects of what you're getting into, you won't be afraid. You might then decide it's too risky, but you won't be scared of it. Right. My level of comfort is far below theirs, even given the same small chance of error. I am, what you might call, risk adverse.
Members catphish Posted October 23, 2007 Author Members Posted October 23, 2007 Anyhoo......did they launch today? yes.
Members T. Alan Smith Posted October 23, 2007 Members Posted October 23, 2007 That's what I meant. Fear gives way to knowledge and understanding, and when you truly understand all aspects of what you're getting into, you won't be afraid. You might then decide it's too risky, but you won't be scared of it. Fear also breeds hate. Oh wait...we're not talking about that. Seriously, I still remember the day Challenger blew up. I was in biology class. Many students had gathered in the cafeteria to watch it live. I remember all the commotion.
Members L-1329 Posted October 23, 2007 Members Posted October 23, 2007 Right. My level of comfort is far below theirs, even given the same small chance of error. I am, what you might call, risk adverse. Baby steps man, baby steps. I'd suggest starting out by buying a wild expensive bass you've never played before.
Moderators Kindness Posted October 23, 2007 Moderators Posted October 23, 2007 Baby steps man, baby steps. I'd suggest starting out by buying a wild expensive bass you've never played before. I like how you think...
Members Pickdust Posted October 23, 2007 Members Posted October 23, 2007 Random note......I love the folks that pronounce NASA Nassau!
Members bassman1956 Posted October 23, 2007 Members Posted October 23, 2007 Man, if you ever get a chance to see a launch live, take it!Simply amazing!
Members walkerci Posted October 23, 2007 Members Posted October 23, 2007 I saw two launches. One from my hot tub in Orlando. One from Cocoa Beach. Amazing! Next time, I'm gonna get closer. Hopefully, 6-7 miles away on the Indian River.
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