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| From | "a425couple" <a425couple@hotmail.com> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | rec.arts.sf.written, alt.astronomy, sci.physics, sci.physics.relativity |
| Subject | Re: Astronauts unload 1.5 tons of trash into space |
| Date | 2016-02-19 13:52 -0800 |
| Organization | NewsGuy - Unlimited Usenet $23.95 |
| Message-ID | <na82v103fg@news6.newsguy.com> (permalink) |
| References | <56C7728A.6115@ix.netcom.com> |
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"The Starmaker" <starmaker@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message ... > Astronauts unload 1.5 tons of trash into space > http://www.clickorlando.com/news/space-news/space-station-astronauts-give-huge-trash-can-the-boot "Orbital ATK's Cygnus cargo vessel was released from the robotic arm on the International Space Station (pictured) after being packed with rubbish. The spacecraft, together with its cargo of garbage and human waste from the space stations toilets, is due to end its journey by burning up in the Earth's atmosphere Once the spacecraft reached a safe distance from the space station, its engines were due to fire twice, sending it on course for a fiery finale in the Earth's atmosphere." I'll admit, I'm a bit surprised. I had thought that they recycled all organic 'waste' to save the huge cost of energy to put stuff into orbit. If out sewage treatment plants on earth can make it 'pure' why can't they up there? Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3454788/One-giant-dump-mankind-Cargo-ship-filled-garbage-released-ISS-burn-Earth-s-atmosphere.html#ixzz40eXu5z8T Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
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Astronauts unload 1.5 tons of trash into space The Starmaker <starmaker@ix.netcom.com> - 2016-02-19 11:52 -0800
Re: Astronauts unload 1.5 tons of trash into space The Starmaker <starmaker@ix.netcom.com> - 2016-02-19 12:18 -0800
Re: Astronauts unload 1.5 tons of trash into space "a425couple" <a425couple@hotmail.com> - 2016-02-19 13:52 -0800
Re: Astronauts unload 1.5 tons of trash into space benj <none@gmail.com> - 2016-02-19 17:00 -0500
Re: Astronauts unload 1.5 tons of trash into space The Starmaker <starmaker@ix.netcom.com> - 2016-02-19 14:03 -0800
Re: Astronauts unload 1.5 tons of trash into space "Mike Dworetsky" <platinum198@pants.btinternet.com> - 2016-02-20 12:07 +0000
Re: Astronauts unload 1.5 tons of trash into space "a425couple" <a425couple@hotmail.com> - 2016-02-21 16:46 -0800
Re: Astronauts unload 1.5 tons of trash into space - Moon Hoax - latest proof July 2015 "Bast" <fakename@nomail.invalid> - 2016-02-19 19:46 -0500
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