Weightless in Sweden

March 24, 2005 9:47 AM

Weightless in Sweden
posted by meg6212 (20 comments total)

MeTa.
posted by 327.ca at 10:01 AM on March 24, 2005

Wow, that was quick. But quirky news isn't newsfilter is it? Isn't that more like Farkfilter?
posted by dabitch at 10:22 AM on March 24, 2005

I don't know if this post can be saved, but you can also take a trip on the vomit comet in the U.S. from these guys. Interestingly, the CEO of Zero-G is also chairman of the Xprize.
posted by SteveInMaine at 10:39 AM on March 24, 2005

whats wrong with this link?
posted by drunk7daysaweek at 10:46 AM on March 24, 2005

Hmm, "vomit comets". So, I wonder how vomit in zero-g works out.

What a spoilsport, huh.
posted by humannature at 10:49 AM on March 24, 2005

Thanks for the local link, Steve. Hmmm, my 40th birthday is coming up--this might be just the thing!
posted by MrMoonPie at 10:54 AM on March 24, 2005

Here's a trip report I found on some blog. Sounds fun but super expensive (but then the person invested in the company so take it with a grain of salt).

I'd be pissed if I dropped $3k on a goofy plane ride and ended up just puking the whole time.
posted by mathowie at 10:56 AM on March 24, 2005

mathowie: Look at it this way - better to spend $3k to find out you blow chunks in space then to sign on for Richard Branson's $200k low orbit flight to come to that conclusion.
posted by SteveInMaine at 11:09 AM on March 24, 2005

Right, it's a bargain!

I just have to admire the ingenuity of those who seek to part others with their money.
posted by orange swan at 11:20 AM on March 24, 2005

Isn't the point of going on the $200K Branson flight to tell people that you paid $200K to go on the Branson flight?
posted by Arch Stanton at 11:31 AM on March 24, 2005

Wow... ok I'm sorry I have been coming here for some time but I did not realize how picky and strict you guys were. I'm simply part of the community and yes, before you ask, I've read all your terms for posting and the like. I found that article interesting, much like I've found other articles posted here on MeFi interesting as well from day to day, so I thought I'd share it because I thought it might merit a good discussion... well this wasn't quite the one I expected.

I didn't realize I'd upset anyone by it, but please feel free to delete it if you don't want it here. And I will keep myself from posting period since it does not seem to be welcome. Wow, I'm really amazed now that I see this place in a whole new light. Now I see what others have been talking about, but I still think it has great possibility. It's unfortuante right now though. So I'm sorry to have bothered some of you so... it'll never happen again.

And thank you to those who are actually here to share information, not scorn it...
posted by meg6212 at 12:02 PM on March 24, 2005

Arch: I'm sure you'll find some wealthy folks who would have that motivation. I know others who would (and, in fact are planning to) do it for the thrill of it. Hell, if I had the dough I might consider taking the trip, but I'd wait for a couple of years after they start taking paying passengers You know, after the bugs are worked out and before sloppy maintenance kicks in.

On preview: Don't make me come over there and slap you upside the head, meg6212. Read the meta thread about your post, grow thicker skin, and learn.
posted by SteveInMaine at 12:10 PM on March 24, 2005

Don't take any of the complaining too much to heart, meg6212. There are plenty of regular posters making far worse FPPs than this. Some are told by Matt to lay off posting in this or that strain and it doesn't even deter them. If you're open to developing your posting style, you're automatically ahead of them and you definitely should post again.
posted by orange swan at 12:16 PM on March 24, 2005

posted by mathowie at 12:56 PM CST on March 24 [!]
Usually no worries at this point of a thread.
posted by thomcatspike at 1:11 PM on March 24, 2005

Ahh...don't worry about the nitpickers, meg. I liked the link.

But...a warning...don't go to Kiruna for the sightseeing. It's not pretty to see mountains gouged out for metal nor a nice thought to picture all those underground miners missing the few precious winter hours of sunlight they have above the Arctic Circle, toiling away underground.

I actually had a great time in Kiruna, but I was 20.
posted by kozad at 3:46 PM on March 24, 2005

Where do I get my Swedish Space Corporation t-shirt?!?


posted by runkelfinker at 4:49 PM on March 24, 2005

I like this post.
posted by jb at 9:25 PM on March 24, 2005

what orange swan said.
posted by Muffpub at 12:37 AM on March 25, 2005

meg, please don't leave. I thought this post was well done, but Snarky McTritepants decided to show his bile (yes, i realize that i am teh suck).
posted by schyler523 at 1:13 AM on March 25, 2005

here's another trip report for zero g, here's an older one from penn jillette, oh and here's xeni's ride :D

cheers!
posted by kliuless at 7:34 AM on March 25, 2005