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Artemis II launch

Hergé

As a kid I was fascinated with all things space related. I distinctly remember getting home from school and watching the Challenger launch in 1986, you can imagine just how devastated I felt when it exploded.

I was watching breakfast news this morning and the Artemis II launch was shown. I was quite surprised by just how emotional I felt. Thankfully they made it into orbit and will hopefully complete their mission and return home safely.

I would love to see a launch in person, the noise would be incredible.

Hopefully the return to space will endure. I'm sure it will rekindle my interest anew.

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  • I've just started watching For All Mankind on Apple TV. It's an American science fiction drama that focuses on the space race, starting just before the moon landing.

    I won't post any spoilers - not least because I've only watched three episodes, so far - but I'm enjoying it a lot, and there have already been plenty of interesting surprises.

    It might also be of particular interest to you,    Rocket New moon with face Star 

     Apple TV (UK)

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  • I've just started watching For All Mankind on Apple TV. It's an American science fiction drama that focuses on the space race, starting just before the moon landing.

    I won't post any spoilers - not least because I've only watched three episodes, so far - but I'm enjoying it a lot, and there have already been plenty of interesting surprises.

    It might also be of particular interest to you,    Rocket New moon with face Star 

     Apple TV (UK)

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  • in reply to Bunny

    I remember reading "The right stuff" by Tom Wolfe, which is about the early stages of the US space race. It was later made into a fairly entertaining movie/film.

    First Man which is a movie about Neil Armstrong and the moon landing.

    Obviously Apollo 13

    Even the film Hidden Figures is an important part of the story which is probably least considered.

    I sometimes look up into the nights sky and it just makes me feel so small and insignificant but not in a really sad way. We are all part of the bigger picture, unfortunately it can take an eternity to find where we belong! I don't mean that in a religious way, that's never been something that has challenged me, maybe I'm just too logical and I just need something more tangible.

    I sure this could lead onto a much larger discussion. Personally I don't care who or what you believe in, you just need to be a better person and that comes from within you, not from some divine presence.

    I'm sorry if some may find this view contrary to their belief but that is my belief.