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Old 08-06-2012, 08:56 PM
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multi million miles and months away and they nail it. Even had another orbiting satellite take pictures of the pod with it's chute deployed heading toward the surface.

When one tries to contemplate the mechanicals and all their interfaces, the software, timing it just really is a fete that can be discussed wand watched for hours.

They did do about 3.5 minutes on NBC mainstream news tonight...finally.

The accomplishment just restores ones faith in American technology and capability........just think what could be done for mankind if only a fraction of the trillions being spent could be on technology and America's future.

Maybe....someday....again!!!

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