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2011-04-25 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

Russian wont let private US spacecraft dock with ISS until proven safe to Russia's tastes

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Posted by Water Modem 2011-04-25 10:23|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 They have a monopoly that's making them money. Nuff said!

Posted by tipover 2011-04-25 10:53|| 2011-04-25 10:53|| Front Page Top

#2 In orbit is like international waters.

Hoist a venezualan flag and declare yourself privateers. See what the russians think when you capture that space station.

Now that would be hilarious...

Posted by flash91 2011-04-25 12:06|| 2011-04-25 12:06|| Front Page Top

#3 Somali pirates in space?

Posted by john frum 2011-04-25 12:42|| 2011-04-25 12:42|| Front Page Top

#4 Hmmmmmm...didn't appear to be a priority with them in the past.
I'm sure lots of money will make these spacecraft "safe to Russian taste"...

Posted by tu3031 2011-04-25 16:26|| 2011-04-25 16:26|| Front Page Top

#5 Russia's palate has become very sophisticated in recent years. And such a fine sense of taste comes dearly to those picking up the tab.

("Here's your taste." -- Anyone who wants to live to Tony Soprano.)

Posted by Pollyandrew 2011-04-25 17:32|| 2011-04-25 17:32|| Front Page Top

#6 I thought ISS stood for International Space Station.Who gave Putin carte blanche?

Posted by Skunky Glin**** 2011-04-25 18:54|| 2011-04-25 18:54|| Front Page Top

#7 I agree wid #3 - IMO Russia politely Pdeniably wants the Technology.

Datums + Diagrams.

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