[The Iguana]

There's a reason why Soyuz flights are so cheap.

I'd rather not risk my life on one.

The Soviets had quite a few mishaps with their program - they just weren't publicized.

That said, I hope this gives a new impetus to development of the next generation orbiter program. These shuttles aren't getting any younger - and much of the basic technology an design is as old as I am.

[Bogey78O]

I have the shuttle flying manual I got from Space Camp as a kid. These things looked like something that you'd play old Atari games on.

We can and will do better after this.