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NASA STS Tribute Video

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Tokougawa
Garoun Investment Bank
Gallente Federation
#1 - 2011-10-27 20:57:58 UTC  |  Edited by: Tokougawa
I remember posting this pre-forum update, and was kindly asked for the information again. I thought I would post this for everyone to enjoy.

http://youtu.be/h8iw7y7ev5M

Back Story:

I've lived in Florida my entire life (24 years), and have seen all the launches from my house/schoo/work etc. I've always had a passion for all things space, and consider myself an expert on many things regarding it.

The inspiration behind this video came from the closing of the STS Program. How fitting, that the soundtrack used here is from the latest Transformers movie.

Various clips and footage from the very first race to the moon speech by JFK, to the final mission from Atlantis. Revisit a piece of my life I hate to see closed by a dwindling economy.

Footage Courtesy of NASA
Audio: Steve Jablonsky - The Fight Will Be Your Own
Awe yea!
Jinora
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#2 - 2011-10-27 21:02:08 UTC
Beautiful work friend ;)
T' Elk
Strategically Bad
Goonswarm Federation
#3 - 2011-10-27 21:09:08 UTC
I approve of this product and/or service.

~Badposter since FOOOOREEEEEVAAAAAR~ I come back after 2 years to THIS? ~Now 4 years apparently
Nyio
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#4 - 2011-10-27 21:10:41 UTC
Goosebumps. 10/10 Big smile

Golem • CCP In-Game Event 2011.11.23 • Nyio • Grenade?
Tokougawa
Garoun Investment Bank
Gallente Federation
#5 - 2011-10-28 01:19:20 UTC
Thanks for watching it guys!
Awe yea!
Apollo Gabriel
Kill'em all. Let Bob sort'em out.
Ushra'Khan
#6 - 2011-10-28 01:49:16 UTC
Despite the marvelous accomplishments I am still sad it ended so soon. I know we say we're building a new program, but I'm concerned our short sighted politicians will can it.

Thanks for the great video
Always ... Never ... Forget to check your references.   Peace out Zulu! Hope you land well!
Tokougawa
Garoun Investment Bank
Gallente Federation
#7 - 2011-10-28 12:06:55 UTC
Apollo Gabriel wrote:
Despite the marvelous accomplishments I am still sad it ended so soon. I know we say we're building a new program, but I'm concerned our short sighted politicians will can it.

Thanks for the great video



NP! The new program isn't really much of a program any more. At first the idea was very good, but now it has dwindled to a privatized program. I just believe that it will cause a lot more problems than what it's worth.
Awe yea!
JC Anderson
RED ROSE THORN
#8 - 2011-10-28 12:16:51 UTC  |  Edited by: JC Anderson
Shared it on facebook and on the Noir forums.

My parents live in FLA. They used to go down to watch the shuttle launches all the time and will likely really miss it.
Klask Atriund
Kindred Rising
#9 - 2011-10-28 12:24:29 UTC
Yep, that was awesome
JC Anderson
RED ROSE THORN
#10 - 2011-10-28 12:26:40 UTC  |  Edited by: JC Anderson
Part showing the challenger disaster is very sad. :(

I was in school when that happened and it's always depressing to think back to it.

Back then, most school were having their students watch the launch because of the first school teacher going into space. Sadly, she perished during that.
Amro One
One.
#11 - 2011-10-28 12:41:02 UTC
Nice Video.

Yes it was a very iconic vehicle but its 1960 technology.
Thank God they finally decided to retire it.

The Aviro Arrow was a jet that was way ahead of its time and it was cancelled and now the STS is way way way behind its time and people still want it in service still. Move on.

Enough said.
Tokougawa
Garoun Investment Bank
Gallente Federation
#12 - 2011-10-28 13:26:20 UTC
Thanks guys :)
Awe yea!
Pr1ncess Alia
Doomheim
#13 - 2011-10-28 13:34:03 UTC  |  Edited by: Pr1ncess Alia
Tokougawa wrote:
Apollo Gabriel wrote:
Despite the marvelous accomplishments I am still sad it ended so soon. I know we say we're building a new program, but I'm concerned our short sighted politicians will can it.

Thanks for the great video



NP! The new program isn't really much of a program any more. At first the idea was very good, but now it has dwindled to a privatized program. I just believe that it will cause a lot more problems than what it's worth.


To quote one of my very favorite scifi characters when faced with an uncertain and changing time:

"We're about to go through the crucible, but we'll come out the other side. We always arise from our own ashes. Everything returns later in its changed form."

Economys and politicians can only stave off our basic instincts for so long. To discover, to invent, to surpass those before us. I have no doubt we will return to discovery and exploration of space with renewed vigor, and Great Electron willing, in my lifetime.
GM NickyArikado
Game Master Retirement Home
#14 - 2011-10-28 13:57:56 UTC
Really cool video !!
Hirana Yoshida
Behavioral Affront
#15 - 2011-10-28 14:24:32 UTC
Tokougawa wrote:
...I've lived in Florida my entire life (24 years)...

Trololololol .. does that mean that Florida is the noob system of the USA region? (read: damn kids in my EVE!) Big smile

Now imagine where US manned space flight would be if you had spent the resources you used maintaining those inefficient/crappy shuttles on viable long-term solutions like reusable rockets or actual space planes .. that is what you get for letting politicians and interest groups dictate where to spend money instead of the scientists who actually have spend it/make it work.

Ariane for the Win!
Tokougawa
Garoun Investment Bank
Gallente Federation
#16 - 2011-10-28 14:55:10 UTC
Hirana Yoshida wrote:
Tokougawa wrote:
...I've lived in Florida my entire life (24 years)...

Trololololol .. does that mean that Florida is the noob system of the USA region? (read: damn kids in my EVE!) Big smile

Now imagine where US manned space flight would be if you had spent the resources you used maintaining those inefficient/crappy shuttles on viable long-term solutions like reusable rockets or actual space planes .. that is what you get for letting politicians and interest groups dictate where to spend money instead of the scientists who actually have spend it/make it work.

Ariane for the Win!



Yes, Florida is 1.0-0.5 ;)

I agree, still sad to see the chapter gone.
Awe yea!
Jinora
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#17 - 2011-10-28 18:59:06 UTC
Pr1ncess Alia wrote:


To quote one of my very favorite scifi characters when faced with an uncertain and changing time:

"We're about to go through the crucible, but we'll come out the other side. We always arise from our own ashes. Everything returns later in its changed form."

Economys and politicians can only stave off our basic instincts for so long. To discover, to invent, to surpass those before us. I have no doubt we will return to discovery and exploration of space with renewed vigor, and Great Electron willing, in my lifetime.


Really cool quote! I just can't wait for the time that when we can get past our differences and do something truly epic on this planet!
Chronix Beebelbrox
#18 - 2011-10-28 21:21:49 UTC
Goosebumps.

And it looks like private corporations and not governments will lead the way in space in the future. Hmmm someone should make a game with that theme.
Tyraeil Starblade
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#19 - 2011-10-28 21:32:39 UTC
View 1337 :D

Awesome video, easy to tell you really care about it :)
Brannsy
Imperial Shipment
Amarr Empire
#20 - 2011-10-28 21:58:22 UTC
I'll be the first to man-up and say I teared up a little. I feel like my generation was robbed of getting to participate in space exploration, well I should not feel, we flat out were.
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