Members catphish Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slapthefunkyfour Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 I heard it was gonna be delayed because of bad weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted October 23, 2007 Moderators Share Posted October 23, 2007 I am now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted October 23, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 I heard it was gonna be delayed because of bad weather. nope. she's up and away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 I wasn't going to until you posted that...but I can't get their page to load...poop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted October 23, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 Still amazes me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted October 23, 2007 Moderators Share Posted October 23, 2007 Still scares me. I have to stop listening because I don't want to hear when it blows up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Low Tone Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted October 23, 2007 Author Members Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted October 23, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 I still remember sitting in class watching Challenger blow up. Same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted October 23, 2007 Moderators Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 Same here. Me too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rowka Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted October 23, 2007 Moderators Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pickdust Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted October 23, 2007 Moderators Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted October 23, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 Anyhoo......did they launch today? yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted October 23, 2007 Moderators Share 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pickdust Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 Random note......I love the folks that pronounce NASA Nassau! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 Man, if you ever get a chance to see a launch live, take it!Simply amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members walkerci Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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