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Ghost [PX] · Post by **Ghost [PX]** » Sun Nov 07, 2004 1:08 pm

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=232316

I had no idea that this had happened? Anyone else hear about this flight? Or anything at all about this?

Samurai · Post by **Samurai** » Sun Nov 07, 2004 1:23 pm

I heard something about it awhile back. I think it was on TLC or Discovery, or something. They mentioned that there was something in the works. From what I understand the plan is to use offshore rigs (like oil rigs, but not) as private launch pads for space vehicles. The idea was that they could do what they want because nobody has jurisdiction in open water, so they couldn't legally interfere with the tests. It also allows them to be moved to areas where there will be good weather, thus allowing a more consistant schedule.

In a few years I'll go mark my piece of the moon, and confirm the deed to the property. :wink:

[PX]Kal Bob · Post by **[PX]Kal Bob** » Sun Nov 07, 2004 2:54 pm

I watched it the day it happened, it was on the news that night.

Ghost [PX] · Post by **Ghost [PX]** » Sun Nov 07, 2004 11:44 pm

Wow, Im really out of the loop then, I heard nothing at all about this.