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Space Travel - anyone fancy a trip?

(16 Posts)
MerylStreep Sat 11-Dec-21 18:52:49

And there they are complaining about space being polluted yet using a device that’s using a satellite that enables them to use it ? couldn’t make it up, could you?

Calendargirl Sat 11-Dec-21 18:50:22

So many closed minds so far on this thread aren’t there?

OP asked if anyone fancied a Space Travel trip, I replied ‘no’.

Lots of places I have no desire to travel to, not just space, but doesn’t mean I have a closed mind.

Alegrias1 Sat 11-Dec-21 18:44:32

GrannyGravy 13 ?

GrannyGravy13 Sat 11-Dec-21 18:05:31

I agree with Alegrias1 100% on this

(It’s becoming a bit of a habit)

Pammie1 Sat 11-Dec-21 17:35:07

Alegrias1

I beg to differ.

On all counts.

How are you going to replicate microgravity on the earth's surface? Carry out satellite imaging of the oceans? Track the growth and shrinkage of animal populations? I have a long list.

Really recommend you watch the video.

So many closed minds so far on this thread aren’t there ? I would also like to take world leaders into space to look back at the planet and see the beauty and fragility for themselves - might induce a rethink on a few things !!

Alegrias1 Sat 11-Dec-21 17:29:34

I beg to differ.

On all counts.

How are you going to replicate microgravity on the earth's surface? Carry out satellite imaging of the oceans? Track the growth and shrinkage of animal populations? I have a long list.

Really recommend you watch the video.

Kali2 Sat 11-Dec-21 17:24:59

Space is so so polluted now already- a disaster in the making.

We do not need to look for solutions out there- they are right here under our nose, and that is where all the innovation and funding should be.

Alegrias1 Sat 11-Dec-21 17:21:02

Why space travel isn't what most people think it is smile

www.ted.com/talks/danielle_wood_6_space_technologies_we_can_use_to_improve_life_on_earth#t-474526

grannydarkhair Sat 11-Dec-21 16:21:35

Apollo 11 landing on the Moon and man then walking on it remains one of my greatest memories. I was still at school but stayed up all night with my older brother to watch that amazing event.
I don’t think we’re the only sentient beings there are, and am honestly envious that some day others may make contact with Earth and I won’t be around to see it. I do not believe in the thousands of alleged UFO sightings, I think they’re the results of wishful thinking, alcohol, drugs, mental ill-health, etc.
Like Alegrias I don’t appreciate the vanity of Bezos, but there have been thousands of worthwhile spin-off inventions from space travel.

PamelaJ1 Sat 11-Dec-21 16:21:17

Just NO.

Calendargirl Sat 11-Dec-21 15:53:38

No.

EllanVannin Sat 11-Dec-21 15:43:02

Our earth is ruined so why start on polluting space as well ?

Alegrias1 Sat 11-Dec-21 15:38:40

I don't have much time for Bezos's vanity project.

But please, please don't tar all space flight with the same brush.

We're not off looking for other planets to destroy, we're trying to save this one.

Its like Groundhog Day here sometimes.

BlueBelle Sat 11-Dec-21 15:35:49

No no no not impressed or interested we messed one planet up, what now off to mess the next one up

Kali2 Sat 11-Dec-21 15:19:28

NO, what an ecological disaster in so many ways.

Our own planet is being destroyed and then billions and billions are spent on this sad

Bea65 Sat 11-Dec-21 15:14:15

Just watching the Blue Origin Crew land after successful space flight..such a short flight...the rocket looked like a huge penis..sorry for being so crass but it did...