What if you lived in Australia? - Page 338

ozprof · June 27th, 2016, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by palo5

I'm no expert on rocket design

But I know they used top German rocket engineers to help build their ships, notably von Braun

I don't think the Germans sabotaged the machines, because they still exploded after the Germans retired. They don't have anything viable to send into space today, actually. But the Russians do

This is not really correct in several ways. First both the US and the Soviet Union used German rocket scientists to kickstart their space programs.

Secondly, the US has plenty of boosters for launching space missions and are far more active in solar system exploration and astrophysics than Russia. What the US currently does not have is a man-rated booster for launching their own manned missions. With the progress being made by NASA on the SLS, plus SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Boeing, this will change in the near future.

Maurice

Estreeter · June 27th, 2016, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ozprof

This is not really correct in several ways. First both the US and the Soviet Union used German rocket scientists to kickstart their space programs.

Umm, If I lived in Australia, I'd just happy there are US facilities here

**palo5** · June 27th, 2016, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ozprof

the US has plenty of boosters for launching space missions and are far more active in solar system exploration and astrophysics than Russia. What the US currently does not have is a man-rated booster for launching their own manned missions. With the progress being made by NASA on the SLS, plus SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Boeing, this will change in the near future.

Maurice

Thanks Maurice. Russia seriously prefers co-operation, and has deep contempt for "exceptionalism" in whatever form

**otokonomidori** · July 1st, 2016, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Estreeter

Umm, If I lived in Australia, I'd just happy there are US facilities here

A country that spells "defence" with a "c" can't be too bad a place.

**Mal Hombre** · July 1st, 2016, 10:18 PM

**Sir Honkers** · July 1st, 2016, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by otokonomidori

A country that spells "defence" with a "c" can't be too bad a place.

Defence defense, it's all spelt target when we go to war with China.

**Motorboater** · July 1st, 2016, 11:02 PM

HAPPY ELECTION DAY!

I don't know about any of you. But I like these days, regardless of the result. When I was I kid. I'd naturally think election coverage were boring. But not as a adult. I can be glued to it nowadays. In fact, since we've gone digital. I even like watching ABC's coverage of state elections that are not Victorian.

Seeing Antony Green is like seeing an old friend. However, matters are complicated tonight. Carlton is playing Collingwood at the same time. So depending on how the game goes, will depend on the how much I watch of watch. Having said that, I liked listening to the ABC radio coverage of the 2014 Victorian state election, and will probably listen to that instead.

**Motorboater** · July 1st, 2016, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mal Hombre

The bloke in the striped top? He's the kind of guy who you're mates with, but still want to knock his head in.

**Motorboater** · July 2nd, 2016, 08:24 AM

Polls have closed. Let's rock and roll!

**Tmee2020** · July 2nd, 2016, 10:18 AM

I have to say I hate going to polling to get shoved How to Vote papers by people I wouldn't be caught dead with. I will get arrested there one day for belting someone, I'm sure. Much prefer shouting obscenities at the TV at the likes of Morrison and Abbott (Tony "...Have you actually read the document? ...Ahhh--NNOOOooo!!!" Abbott). I will have to find someone more worthy of putting shit on and that's hard, believe me.

Two hours in to the counting and I'm not paying all that much attention but it does look extremely tight.

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July 1st, 2016, 11:02 PM	#3377
Motorboater Vintage Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4,325 Thanks: 41,491 Thanked 38,247 Times in 4,299 Posts	HAPPY ELECTION DAY! I don't know about any of you. But I like these days, regardless of the result. When I was I kid. I'd naturally think election coverage were boring. But not as a adult. I can be glued to it nowadays. In fact, since we've gone digital. I even like watching ABC's coverage of state elections that are not Victorian. Seeing Antony Green is like seeing an old friend. However, matters are complicated tonight. Carlton is playing Collingwood at the same time. So depending on how the game goes, will depend on the how much I watch of watch. Having said that, I liked listening to the ABC radio coverage of the 2014 Victorian state election, and will probably listen to that instead.

July 2nd, 2016, 08:24 AM	#3379
Motorboater Vintage Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4,325 Thanks: 41,491 Thanked 38,247 Times in 4,299 Posts	Polls have closed. Let's rock and roll!

July 2nd, 2016, 10:18 AM	#3380
Tmee2020 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Aust Posts: 4,195 Thanks: 209,836 Thanked 71,436 Times in 4,151 Posts	I have to say I hate going to polling to get shoved How to Vote papers by people I wouldn't be caught dead with. I will get arrested there one day for belting someone, I'm sure. Much prefer shouting obscenities at the TV at the likes of Morrison and Abbott (Tony "...Have you actually read the document? ...Ahhh--NNOOOooo!!!" Abbott). I will have to find someone more worthy of putting shit on and that's hard, believe me. Two hours in to the counting and I'm not paying all that much attention but it does look extremely tight.