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December 18th, 2008, 10:58 AM
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OT: NASA giving away free shuttles
Apparently NASA is going to give away the old shuttles and spare parts for them (engines, fuel tanks, etc) for FREE!
(but the shipping and handling costs are horrible)
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/12...giveaway_plan/
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December 19th, 2008, 03:49 PM
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Re: OT: NASA giving away free shuttles
Okay - THAT is frakking insane.....  |
December 20th, 2008, 09:02 AM
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Re: OT: NASA giving away free shuttles
That's Bush-o-nomics. EVERYTHING MUST GO!
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December 24th, 2008, 08:53 PM
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Re: OT: NASA giving away free shuttles
I just hope mine will fit on the back of Santa's sleigh...
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March 4th, 2009, 12:23 AM
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Re: OT: NASA giving away free shuttles
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Originally Posted by Gandalf Parker
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"The proud new owners will need to stump up an estimated $42m in decommissioning and delivery charges for a shuttle and $400-$800k for a main engine, exclusive of shipping."
May I point out the word exclusive :P?
42mill + s&h is not free...
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March 4th, 2009, 04:38 PM
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Re: OT: NASA giving away free shuttles
you could ask for a U.S. government bailout after buying it  |
March 4th, 2009, 09:57 PM
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Re: OT: NASA giving away free shuttles
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Originally Posted by Ironmanbc
you could ask for a U.S. government bailout after buying it |
lol.
True! I apologize, I was clearly wrong.
Forgot about that.
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