The final mission of the NASA Space Shuttle program has launched – Space Shuttle Atlantis is going upward attached to two sticks of fuel that create about a million pounds of thrust, hurling them towards that barrier in the sky where our world ends and the relatively unknown begins. The shuttle program is ending, but Man’s fascination with the unknown will never end. No matter how many politicians try to get in the way of progress, no matter how many budgets get cut in the future, we’ll still be heading into space.
If you’re still interested in watching some first-hand NASA video live, check out their NASA Live link.
So, what do you think is next for the NASA Space Program? To date, we’re still using fuel and fire to get us into orbit – what do you think is coming next? Ion drives? Plasma drives? Light drives? A huge slingshot? Lasers?
Have you ever heard of an Ion Drive? It’s a developing technology that is suppsoed to ionize a gas, like Helium, into something that could propel a craft. The problem right now is that it doesn’t seem to be worth a crapola in the atmosphere. Watch this video:
Here’s some video of a solar-powered plasma drive – this is kinda outstanding!
Ah, who knows. I’m just postulating. Let’s all wish the crew of Atlantis a safe return journey, and a safe mission for all involved!
Thanks, KCOY!
