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Richard Branson Didn't Go To Space
He did, however, go very high in the sky in a rocket plane. The billionaire Richard Branson went 53.5 miles into the sky on Sunday, short of the Kármán line, which is 62 miles above sea level and where it is generally agreed that space begins. Branson did surpass 50 miles above sea level, above which NASA gives out astronaut wings. But come on, man, Branson’s stunt only barely cleared that. (jalopnik.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
PLS. don't notify me of squawks re "didn't go to space." That wasn't my comment!
Branson produced 60 tons of CO2 just in the fuel needed to get this thing 60 miles. That does not include the CO2 produced to make the thing. The average US, suv driving, home owning citizen only burns about 8.5 tons. Yet Branson is concidered an enviromentlist, even though he has a fleet of private jets and luxery homes.
In addition Branson wrote off the whole cost of this 'project' as advertisment for his many business ventures, Which means WE paid for his little joy ride.
And don't get me started on Bezos 90 tons of CO2 he will burn haul his little a$$ to 'space'
In addition Branson wrote off the whole cost of this 'project' as advertisment for his many business ventures, Which means WE paid for his little joy ride.
And don't get me started on Bezos 90 tons of CO2 he will burn haul his little a$$ to 'space'
A totally use- und senseless "achievement". Riding on a rocket and that's it. Any chimpanse can do (and has). Making a business out of the "ride to almost-space" is a sin considering the enormous impact to the environment. Brainless billionaires sand box has gotten a new dimension. How sad...
Good grief.
I’m not sure which is worse, your arrogant ignorance or your utter stupidity.
I’m not sure which is worse, your arrogant ignorance or your utter stupidity.
yep, I am aware people in your hemisphere don't give a damn about the environment. Time will come when you'll learn that AC's can't be cooked for dinner. "Utter stupidity" = Likewise :-).
You need help.
Mr. Henley, as a matter of fact I will plead guilty to "astronaut worship". Growing up in the 50's and 60's men like these were heroes to many of my generation. The space program of the 1960's was a very exciting era. These men inspired a lot of national pride and showed the world that America was leading the way in space exploration. Young men and women need heroes, not to worship, but to inspire them to achieve great things. If Bezos, Branson and Musk inspire some youngster to achieve their dreams, my hat is off to them.