X-Message-Number: 29543
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 13:53:04 -0700 (PDT)
From: "John B. Krug" <>
Subject: Space, the Final Frontier......
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Hi:
......The "shuttle" ship Atlantis is out to launch this coming Friday
6-8-2007at about 7:30 P.M. (U.S. Eastern)/4:30 P.M. (Pacific) on a trip to
continue finishing the international space station (ISS). Many on the U.S.
East Coast ought to be able to get a glimpse of the takeoff since it's
scheduled to happen around sunset....
Unfortunately, but as should be expected, the three remaining
shuttles (sic) are wearing out. There is a serious concern about the
pressure tanks associated with the engines. It would not be a good
thing if these tanks ruptured. Replacements aren't possible right now
because the company that makes them is out of business. More
details at the link:
http://www.space.com/news/ft_070604_aging_orbiters.html
I hope the launch goes off okay. Prayers would not be inappropriate
for those who believe in such things ....
I just changed my streaming Surf City Sounds Plus to include a space
travel theme, with audio tracks including the usual suspects such
as the "2001",Jefferson Airplane/Starship, Moon songs by crooners
like Frank Sinatra, etc. I also tossed in some demented novelty
space oldies, plus the '30's radio classic "War Of The Worlds" by
Orson Welles. As always, I'll be adding more as time goes
on....Are your phasers on stun? :)! Stay tuned! Best Regards!
JBK
Yes, you can turn me me on! I'm on the radio!
Surf City Sounds Plus:
http://www.Live365.com/stations/johns805?play
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