Nikxice
Active Member
I find it intriguing that Elon has left the door open for NASA to opt into this mission before the two paying space tourists. Sometimes we'll get a glimpse of his sentimental side, which is why I believe he hopes NASA might act on this opportunity. It's probably not a coincidence that NASA with SLS and SpaceX with the Falcon Heavy were both looking at late 2018 for a circumlunar slingshot mission.
The December 1968 flight of Apollo 8 captured the attention of the world. I still get chills over the significance of hearing the phrase, Apollo 8 you are go for TLI. Exciting times, back then practically everyone learned at the same moment things like what a barbecue roll in space was. What better way to celebrate that event 50 years later than to once again reach out past LEO.
The December 1968 flight of Apollo 8 captured the attention of the world. I still get chills over the significance of hearing the phrase, Apollo 8 you are go for TLI. Exciting times, back then practically everyone learned at the same moment things like what a barbecue roll in space was. What better way to celebrate that event 50 years later than to once again reach out past LEO.