Posted on 11/02/2009 5:32:45 PM PST by KevinDavis
Space scientists in the US and UK are planning an incredible mission to go sailing on an alien lake on the far side of the solar system. They are proposing a mission in NASA's low-cost Discovery series to launch an unmanned, nuclear-powered "boat" to Saturn's biggest moon Titan in 2015. It would bob about on a vast sea of liquid methane called Ligeia Mare, radioing home photos and other data for six months.
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Ask Tereza. I think she keeps it next to the pickled raisins.
Okay. I’m feeling like a total dolt standing in the corner because I don’t know what the joke’s about. Of course, that’s pretty normal for me! LOL
Thanks! I just figured that out by googling the character names. Your link took me right back to this thread. I guess sometimes ignorance is bliss!
Hmmm. That should have linked you to www.reddwarf.co.uk
As long as it isn’t Europa. We aren’t supposed to attempt any landings there. BTT
That’s alright. I’m having an information overload kind of day anyway. Sounds like a fun show.
It is. Very!
Deep Purple. First rock concert I ever attended. They were great too. I think it cost me about $5 was all.
As Malachi Constant would gladly tell you there isn’t much on Titan except for the Sirens.
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