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Comet test - SpreadNeedleXP - 05-11-2005
NASA to be Sued for planned Comet Destruction
Submitted by scienott on 5/7/2005 2:30:38 AM
An astrologer, who received approval from a Russian court, plans to sue NASA over its planned mission to blow a crater in the Tempel 1 comet. The claimant, Russian Marina Bai, says that such an act will "disrupt the natural balance of the universe" and wants $300 million in damages.
In a $279 million project, a spacecraft called Deep Impact was launched in January which will intercept the comet and release a 370-kilogram self-guided impactor which, on July 4th, is expected to make a football stadium-sized crater in its target. Effects of the collision will be visible from earth with an amateur telescope.
Scientists believe that the resulting crater will yield clues to the formation of the solar system and provide important information on altering the course of comets or asteroids on a collision course with Earth.
The astrologer's lawyer says, "My client believes that the NASA project infringes upon her spiritual and life values as well as the natural life of the cosmos and would disrupt the natural balance of forces in the universe." ABC
Comet test - DaCougarMech - 05-11-2005
wow. what a bunch of crap he is spewing. if he doesnt shut up, he is gonna get HIS natural balance disrupted pretty soon
and wow. a football field. that's pretty frickin huge
Comet test - Nubli - 05-11-2005
Meh, 100 yard wide crater isn't too big. Yes, it's a big bomb. But think how many football fields the atom bomb was
Damn russians always trying to get rich quick..
Comet test - Fykins - 05-11-2005
lol thats very pathetic, 300 million to NASA. Isent that the equivlent of like $3 to the normal person?
I mean come on, Russias just begging for money here.
Comet test - DaCougarMech - 05-11-2005
yes the atom bomb blows a pretty big hole but the ones they use on the mission arent nuclear. hmm pretty typical of americans. explore and learn by blowing something up
haha
Comet test - mrbona2 - 05-11-2005
You guys, a football stadium is more than 100 yards, that is just the length of the feild. The stadium would be a bit bigger.
Just to let you know
Comet test - pyrocrow - 05-12-2005
when people see football stadium, they just think 100 yards. i think what he said was intending the size of the field. they practically mean the same thing.
Comet test - Foog - 05-12-2005
One way or another, big crater to us- dimple to comet.
Comet test - El Matt - 05-12-2005
If I see it, I'm happy.
Comet test - Rebel_Soldier - 05-12-2005
Gah this makes me wana go out to WalMart and buy a telescope...NOT...Good Lord have mercy on these Dumb a** people that think of this crap...hahahhaa
Comet test - [/sarcasm] - 05-13-2005
If this is going to disrupt the natural balance of the universe, why exactly is Russia getting the money for damages? It isn't like they have Russians on the comet or anything. I'd like to see what three million dollars in the hand of a Russian will do to reestablish harmony of the Solar System, seeing as one comet doesn't affect much other than the solar system we live in.
Also, what does NASA have against this comet anyway?
Comet test - Multipian - 05-13-2005
actually, it may surprise you, a little known secret about russians is they DO infact live on comets. they sit there and hatch up crazy *** plots to get rich quick and then beam down to earth... dont point out the fact that currency couldnt possibly be the same the fact is.. russians are russia
Comet test - Multipian - 05-13-2005
btw, if that didnt throughouly confuse you you either need to stop taking medication or start taking some
Comet test - DaCougarMech - 05-13-2005
use the edit button. anyway, it's is absolutely ridiculous to sue for $300 million. that russian person didnt even know about the comet until NASA announced its plans. it is frustrating that we have these kinds of people and even more frustrating that we cant go and end their pitiful existence
Comet test - [/sarcasm] - 05-13-2005
In addition... If he's suing for damages, doesn't he have to take the money and technically fix the comet with that money?
Comet test - Obfuscate - 05-13-2005
That case epidimizes(SP?) frivolous. Next thing you know people will be suing each other for SUSPECTING character defaming thoughts. I wish I had thought to sue NASA over something so horribly stupid as blowing a hole in a rock.
Comet test - Foog - 05-13-2005
*epitomizes, and of course, did you expect any OTHER country to do it?
Mother Rashaaaaaa.
Comet test - Pyrohammie - 05-14-2005
i wish i could stand in a crater... NO ... i wish i could WATCH some one in a crater try to get out,., that would be hours of fun lol
Comet test - Silver Ice - 05-15-2005
i shudder to think what would happen to the world if the russians got a million dollars. let alone 300 million.
even if there are some keys to existance to life in that comet. a small hole wouldnt hurt that much.