column5 62 Posted July 23, 2008 There was an excellent program on the Science Channel last night about the Soviet Lunakhod moon rovers of the early 1970s. These rovers were way ahead of their time and the world didn't catch up with the Soviet technology until the recent Mars rovers were launched. By all means check out the program if you get an opportunity: http://science.discovery.com/tv-schedules/...5151.118966.0.0 Wiki article on Lunakhod: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunakhod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emp_Palpatine 501 Posted July 23, 2008 I've read (or see in some documentary, don't remember) that those space vehicles took much benefits from MBT technology in Soviet Union. But did not know that they were only recently outclassed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
column5 62 Posted July 23, 2008 I've read (or see in some documentary, don't remember) that those space vehicles took much benefits from MBT technology in Soviet Union. But did not know that they were only recently outclassed. Yes, according to the program, their designer was a specialist in tracked vehicles and worked extensively on Soviet tank technology. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syrinx 13 Posted July 23, 2008 I find the whole Soviet space programme quite fascinating. The early unmanned stuff like the Venera's and Mars probes. Read a great book by Dave Scott (of Gemini 8, Apollo 9 & Apollo15 fame) and Alexei Leonov (Voskhod 2, ASTP) chronicling their respective countries space programme "Two sides of the Moon". Super read, if you're into such things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
column5 62 Posted July 23, 2008 I find the whole Soviet space programme quite fascinating. The early unmanned stuff like the Venera's and Mars probes. Read a great book by Dave Scott (of Gemini 8, Apollo 9 & Apollo15 fame) and Alexei Leonov (Voskhod 2, ASTP) chronicling their respective countries space programme "Two sides of the Moon". Super read, if you're into such things. Ordered a copy. Thanks for the tip! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrench 9,650 Posted July 23, 2008 Damn!!! I missed that ... hopefully, it'll repeat or perhaps it'll show up "On Demand" (if ths Sci-Channel is carried OD!!) That's what I get for watching "Deadliest Catch" I LOVE that old-school space exploration. Perhaps because I grew up during it. ... yeah, I know, I"m old Wrench kevin stein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eraser_tr 29 Posted July 26, 2008 Don't think they do, otherwise I'd be glued to it. I've yet to understand the appeal of Ice Road Truckers....how many times can you watch an 18 wheeler driving on ice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted July 28, 2008 There are so many pointless "reality" shows that go beyond documentary towards stupidity that it's not even funny anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
