why do they broadcast shuttle launches?

When is this? Or has it happend already?

about to try again i think

A sort of technological propaganda

space...the final frontier...

these aren't the droids you're looking for ( imo)..

to take peoples minds off swine flu ;)

it would amazing to watch if u were at the space center.

its a gay thang,phallic images

whatever that means

what was it like watching the moon landing on tv?

republic credits WILL do fine

yep ok ...in black n white i think.....missed the sky ads tho ....

big shiny firey red rockets :(

it would have been amazing to have been standing the moon watching the moon landing I.M.O

lol i thought you were cannyman

it would be more amazing if i didnt keep leaving words out.

it would be even more amazing if anyone straight posted on this thread

in answer to the original question its because
= going into space is still far from routine
= its still interesting to watch (imo)

i've been straight for ages now

i know,its the talk of heaven

it takes all sorts

It would have been amazing if they landed on the moon

considering there's not enough fuel to leave Earth orbit, it would be pretty astounding if they landed on the Moon.

I say we should stop televising them. Who would want impressionable young minds seeing the techincal achievements we can produce when we put our minds to it.
I mean, they might even be inspired or something.

Much better to show reruns of deal or no deal.

It's America. Viewing figures is the answer...

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