look how far we've come... or not!

[John]

...one of these is the new Orion capsule for the new Nasa moon programme, one is a nearly 40 year old Apollo capsule... care to hazard a guess which is which?



Kind regards

John

[Paul K]

The one on the right is the Apollo. Why fix what isn't broke ? ;-)

[FlyTexas]

The more things change, the more they stay the same. If any of you ever find yourselves in Houston Texas be sure to visit NASA's Johnson Space Center. They have a Saturn V rocket on display that is awesome. It just blows my mind that 3 men would have the nerve to strap themselves onto the pointy end of that beast. :o

Brian

[Scorpius]

NASA website says manned missions to the Moon will happen in 2020.

Haven't we already done that?

[Scorpius]

I agree with Brian, looking at the technology available they were brave men indeed. Well worth a visit if you are in Florida.

[John]

The one on the right is the Apollo. Why fix what isn't broke ? ;-)

It's sort of reassuring that the got it so right first time

Kind regards

John

[Garry Russell]

It's just the top of the tube..the pointy bit

So how different could it be????

Looking at the detail it looks to be as different as it could be. :think:

Looking at the top of the new one it seems to double as a dustbin.........trash can for you none English speakers.

Garry

[jonesey2k]

Surprised they ain't got a base on the Moon now? Anybody ever watch Space 1999?

[DaveB]

Right Jonesey.. the moon went out of orbit years ago

ATB

DaveB :tab:

[Garry Russell]

Do you think we should tell him Dave???


Perhaps he's happier as he is :think:


Garry