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> In a launch surrounded by secrecy, a crew of six, including a family of
> five - complete with young children - is to be launched into space on a
> mission using highly speculative and untested technologies. Supposedly, the
> target of the mission is the Alpha Centauri system.
Geez..I hope they packed them a really big pic-a-nic basket, Booboo...
> As the reason for the secrecy surrounding the mission is fears that it may
> be sabotaged by foreign agents, that in addition to the highly unproven
> nature of the mission makes the involvement of minor children in the
> mission an example of insanity of the highest order. This is the second
> mission - the first having been a failure, and conducted in complete
> secrecy - of what is known as the Jupiter program.
Hmm...I thought the Jupiter program was a top secret undertaking by the
descendents of Spanish Conquistadores to claim extraterrestial real
estate for King and Country...guess I was asleep at the wheel again.
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> Despite the use of a so-called "hyperdrive", the astronauts will be placed
> in suspended animation during the flight. Perhaps this is intended as
> protection against some ill effects of the propulsion system. While my
Aha! It would also allow the use of a much smaller picnic basket! (Those
NASA folks are so durned clever..)
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> It is hoped that the individuals and organizations involved in the
> lamentably unsuccessful attempt to halt the Cassini launch will, despite
> the late date, speak out against this latest NASA insanity. Hopefully, such
> an effort will finally give them the credibility they deserve in the eyes
> of the American public.
I'm sure it would, John. Gonna get started establishing an information
hotline right now. Thanx for the info and the chuckles. Love ya!
> John Savard
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