rhino 0 #1 September 8, 2004 The Genesis spacecraft crashed in the Utah desert today after its parachutes failed to open. The craft missed a mid-air retrieval meant to save it from impacting the Earth. "The capsule has suffered extensive damage. It has broken apart on the desert floor," said an official on NASA TV. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #2 September 8, 2004 John Kerry has a bright security light in his driveway that shines directly into his neighbor's favorite stargazing spot. He's an affront to all amateur astronomers everywhere! First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #3 September 8, 2004 Hey, the Europeans couldn't get Beagle II's parachute to open on Mars. I think they need new riggers! But the Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Parachute Recovery Facility at NASA was pretty cool. Folding a 100' plus ribbon round on a "meat hook" trolley system.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #4 September 8, 2004 Apparently their Cypress batteries were out of date? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #5 September 8, 2004 They forgot to hook up the RSL.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #6 September 8, 2004 QuoteThe Genesis spacecraft crashed in the Utah desert today after its parachutes failed to open. The craft missed a mid-air retrieval meant to save it from impacting the Earth. "The capsule has suffered extensive damage. It has broken apart on the desert floor," said an official on NASA TV I'd love to know who packed their rounds? dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
