Space X rockets are fueled with kerosene. Also known as Jet A. This is basically a slightly lighter petroleum distillate than diesel. So a Space X rocket booster failing to land, exploding and falling in to the sea is no worse than a mailboat sinking, or a plane crash. Even if the booster were to fail to land, it would explode, burning up all of the excess fuel.
I know it sounds scary and crazy to land rockets on boats, it is really a very low risk operation.
Exactly. There is basically nothing to worry about whatsoever from the booster landing. Far more pollution ends up in the ocean from bottom paint, leaking lower units, spills when refueling, runoff, etc. People are barking up the wrong tree.
They could call themselves "Bahamas Teachers Union", BTU. They could be "Teachers Union of the Bahamas", TUB. They could be "Bahamas Educators Union". BEU. Instead they chose to call themselves BUT.
These are the people educating our children? No wonder critical thinking skills and common sense no longer exist.
AnObserver says...
Luddites. Absolute Luddites.
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AnObserver says...
It would be foolish for anyone to vote for Minnis ever again.
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Does anyone know what URCA actually does?
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AnObserver says...
Cars have headlights. The last thing we need is more streetlights.
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AnObserver says...
Space X rockets are fueled with kerosene. Also known as Jet A. This is basically a slightly lighter petroleum distillate than diesel. So a Space X rocket booster failing to land, exploding and falling in to the sea is no worse than a mailboat sinking, or a plane crash. Even if the booster were to fail to land, it would explode, burning up all of the excess fuel.
I know it sounds scary and crazy to land rockets on boats, it is really a very low risk operation.
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AnObserver says...
Exactly. There is basically nothing to worry about whatsoever from the booster landing. Far more pollution ends up in the ocean from bottom paint, leaking lower units, spills when refueling, runoff, etc. People are barking up the wrong tree.
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AnObserver says...
Is it really that hard to say "Rape is wrong."?
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How can you be "divided" on the issue of rape? If someone is raped, they are raped.
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AnObserver says...
They could call themselves "Bahamas Teachers Union", BTU. They could be "Teachers Union of the Bahamas", TUB. They could be "Bahamas Educators Union". BEU. Instead they chose to call themselves BUT.
These are the people educating our children? No wonder critical thinking skills and common sense no longer exist.
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AnObserver says...
Only if they aren't wearing their space helmets.
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