OT: NASA giving away free shuttles

[Gandalf Parker]

Apparently NASA is going to give away the old shuttles and spare parts for them (engines, fuel tanks, etc) for FREE!
(but the shipping and handling costs are horrible)
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/12/18/nasa_shuttle_giveaway_plan/

[Black_Knyght]

Okay - THAT is frakking insane.....:doh:

[Azselendor]

That's Bush-o-nomics. EVERYTHING MUST GO!

[HoneyBadger]

I just hope mine will fit on the back of Santa's sleigh...

[Ages]

Apparently NASA is going to give away the old shuttles and spare parts for them (engines, fuel tanks, etc) for FREE!
(but the shipping and handling costs are horrible)
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/12/18/nasa_shuttle_giveaway_plan/

"The proud new owners will need to stump up an estimated $42m in decommissioning and delivery charges for a shuttle and $400-$800k for a main engine, exclusive of shipping."


May I point out the word exclusive :P?

42mill + s&h is not free...

little more then i have in my wallet right now....

[Ironmanbc]

you could ask for a U.S. government bailout after buying it :D

[Ages]

you could ask for a U.S. government bailout after buying it :D

lol.

True! I apologize, I was clearly wrong.

Forgot about that.


-- Ages