Space Shuttle Silliness

As part of its coverage of the last Space Shuttle launch, NTV’s “Bankisha” put a space suit on one of its anchors and built a life-sized fake cockpit in their studio:

Included in the excerpt is footage of Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata‘s reaction to the launch. The clip ends with a very energetic katakana-style “thank you.”

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4 comments - What do you think? Posted by James - July 11, 2011 at 8:45 am

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http://www.facebook.com/rallegretti Rob Allegretti

When they’re done with that “fake cockpit” can I have it? My flight simulator setup needs some enhancement.
http://www.facebook.com/rallegretti Rob Allegretti

Also, fyi: The 31-second hold is because at the 30-second point the shuttle’s computer takes over 100% of launch control. It will only abort if something mechanical or electrical fails after that point.
Takushellus

Does anybody know the name of the song at the beginning? i know it is from the 80′s but i cannot remember the name, thanks in advanced
Takushellus

Does anybody know the name of the song at the beginning? i know it is from the 80′s but i cannot remember the name, thanks in advanced

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