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6. I remember reading Willy Ley's book in 1957 when he foretold that, with an effort, we could send a man to the moon
Sun Apr 21, 2024, 09:36 PM
Apr 2024

in 12 years - that was long before JFK's promise. He was right on. I was 10 when I read that book.

Boeing Starliner is finally "ready to fly" years later than was promised and at much higher cost. Wonder if the door will fall off on the way.

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