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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 an alternative, fictional version of 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)

  • 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.

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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.

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