+column5 Posted July 23, 2008 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
Emp_Palpatine Posted July 23, 2008 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.
+column5 Posted July 23, 2008 Author 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.
+Syrinx Posted July 23, 2008 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.
+column5 Posted July 23, 2008 Author 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!
+Wrench Posted July 23, 2008 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
eraser_tr Posted July 26, 2008 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?
+JediMaster Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 There are so many pointless "reality" shows that go beyond documentary towards stupidity that it's not even funny anymore.
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