It will be based in temporary offices in Swindon. We also have an official astronaut, a former helicopter driver.
"It's important to remember that although it is cutting edge, this stuff is not science fiction. It may start in space but it comes back to Earth very quickly..."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/20...gency-launched
It's a such a shame we're a so late in the game and bankrupt.
Obligatory blame the French and Germans bit:
"While the British Blue Streak stage worked consistently in test launches, the French and German upper stages kept failing, resulting in the abandonment of the project. In the end, the cash-strapped British got out of the costly launcher development game – which suited the French perfectly". http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/s...Major-Tim.html
"It's important to remember that although it is cutting edge, this stuff is not science fiction. It may start in space but it comes back to Earth very quickly..."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/20...gency-launched
It's a such a shame we're a so late in the game and bankrupt.
Obligatory blame the French and Germans bit:
"While the British Blue Streak stage worked consistently in test launches, the French and German upper stages kept failing, resulting in the abandonment of the project. In the end, the cash-strapped British got out of the costly launcher development game – which suited the French perfectly". http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/s...Major-Tim.html
love it!
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