Nasa Explores Possibility Of Selling Shuttles
#16
Posted 18 December 2008 - 03:22 PM
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#17
Posted 18 December 2008 - 05:02 PM
Let's put it in comparison to something more familiar, How much would pay for a used Pinto that would cost 100X the purchase price to operate, it ran on a fuel you couldn't just go buy at a gas station, and the brakes were beyond repair?
A pinto doesn't make a very good museum piece either, but a shuttle might.
Uhhh--no offense but you forgot one other comparison.
A pinto's fuel tank will explode upon small impact anywhere near the left panel of the vehicle.
A shuttle will explode it any little pieces of styrofoam fall off it or if any velcro is allowed to float around while the vehicle is in re-entry mode back into the earths orbit.
But hey--what's in the small details?
#18
Posted 18 December 2008 - 05:03 PM
Not "any". Specific pieces in specific areas, just like the Pinto.
#19
Posted 18 December 2008 - 05:04 PM
Heard the first one's been sold already...
Is that a hearse painted white?
#20
Posted 19 December 2008 - 08:49 AM
Plus, I think it's not fair to compare it to a used car. It has bathroom and sleeping facilities after all and lots of cargo space. More like an RV or tour bus.
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#21
Posted 19 December 2008 - 08:54 AM
Plus, I think it's not fair to compare it to a used car. It has bathroom and sleeping facilities after all and lots of cargo space. More like an RV or tour bus.
OK, how much would you pay for a used motorhome you couldn't...
... with no brakes?
#22
Posted 19 December 2008 - 09:17 AM
I'd probably have to take down a few sections of fence to get it back there though
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#23
Posted 19 December 2008 - 09:55 AM
I'd probably have to take down a few sections of fence to get it back there though
Yea ... but any respectable neighbor would gladly give you the right away for such an important project.
#24
Posted 19 December 2008 - 11:26 AM
Coming from you and your recent neighbor's histrionics over fences---that's really hilarious!!!!!
#25
Posted 20 December 2008 - 02:03 AM
Does anyone know what the what the GVWR is? I could be interested, and I wonder if Aerojet is capable of handing any warranty problems at least they are close and will likely have a "Shuttle Service" to bring me home while it's in the shop.
-Ryan
but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming
"Wow! What a Ride!"
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#26
Posted 22 December 2008 - 06:43 AM
-Ryan
Length
Space Shuttle: 184 feet
Orbiter: 122 feet
Height
Orbiter on runway: 57 feet
Wingspan
78 feet
Liftoff Weight*
4.5 million pounds
You will probably need to reinforce the concrete in your back patio to handle the weight?
I couldn't get a service advisor at Aerojet to call me back.
#27
Posted 22 December 2008 - 06:34 PM
I'd probably have to take down a few sections of fence to get it back there though
I foresee a thread, "HOA wants me to take down my shuttle!"
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#28
Posted 22 December 2008 - 07:27 PM
4.5 million pounds
Yeah but the payload is only about 25 tons. It does at least seat seven. You might be better off with one of those giant triple cab pickup things.
Aerojet only makes the little orbital maneuvering engines and some other small stuff... primary contractor is North American, I mean Rockwell, wait I mean Boeing, no I mean United Space Alliance, wait no it's changing again...
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#29
Posted 27 December 2008 - 07:38 AM
Space Shuttle: 184 feet
Orbiter: 122 feet
Height
Orbiter on runway: 57 feet
Wingspan
78 feet
Liftoff Weight*
4.5 million pounds
You will probably need to reinforce the concrete in your back patio to handle the weight?
I couldn't get a service advisor at Aerojet to call me back.
Brings up a point... would the boosters be included? What would it weigh without fuel?
Dunno if I'd want to buy a vehicle from a bankrupt company
#30
Posted 27 December 2008 - 01:58 PM
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