http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crew_exploration_vehicle The latest in 60s technology....

The reentry capsule does look just like the one from episode 2. If I recall though, those astronauts didn't fare too well...

I think the problem is going to be the enviroment when they keep launching the rockets. The idea of using the ram jets to launch an actual space shuttle type craft wiould work better. Hopefully they could build a proper spacecraft in space where they don't need to worry about having rockets and booster all the time to launch from the ground as it would be less expensive that way.

I found a page on wikipedia on the Space Shuttle and Russian Buran (spacecraft) Here's a strange fact about the Space Shuttle. Since it was built and orignally should have lasted for 10 years, it has been going since 1981. 17 years after it should have retired.

Why does a certain REM song keep popping into my mind? "If you believe they put a man on the moon..." Politics and $$$$....I wish these differences could be put aside and everyone work together to further our knowledge.

Now you mention it.....Okay all together now, "If you believe they put a man on the moon...." You never know, we never really got there and it was just like in that film in 1978 Capricorn One, where the Mars landing was a fake.

They certainly did, and if you want me to get the evidence I will

Just don't tell Malder and Scully and the 3 Lone Gunmen.

Oh I think I smell the smoking guy...

Oh dear, he can't smoke in here as it's illegal. He has to do it outside.