Rocket Launch Today.

[10ClarionSt]

The massive rocket will take off at 1pm GMT today from Cape Canaveral. I'm reminded of the time in November 2008 when we went to the Tikki Bar on Coco Beach and watched the last night time launch of a shuttle, which was STS-126, Endeavour. A fantastic, brilliant, awesome experience. All the Yanks yelling U-S-A, U-S-A. Unforgettable!

[Ken4155]

Has it? Must have found some, then.

[Atheist]

I suspect the real motivation is to do with military superiority rather than a stepping stone to Mars. A personned Mars landing will probably not happen for many years. The idea that Mars could be adapted to be suitable for habitation is uunrealistic - look at the mess this planet is in, and it was fine a century or two ago.

[DTCwordfan]

It was fine a century ago???? Start by blaming the Romans - they created massive environment damage in Libya by deforesting their Akhdar, Tibesti and Nafusa mountains and, in doing so, allowed the Sahara to come through the breach and destroy incredibly good farmland that helped feed their Empire.

[Ken4155]

^
Every day's a school day on AB :-))

[10ClarionSt]

Thanks for all the replies folks. Disappointing that it was postponed but I'll check on You Tube again on Sept 2nd.
The Romans? What have the Romans ever done for us? :o)

[FatticusInch]

Lol @ 10ClarionSt.

[anneasquith]

Thanks webbo. I wonder why it has taken 50 years to take a wee trip again ? :-)