The coolness of the Information Highway

[Tonar]

Because I can watch NASA do this live !!!!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/22886841#22886841

FYI- I think the robotic arm is made in Canada. Either that or some punk kid put that "Canada" sticker there.

[Snacko]

Agreed.

[Cold_Gambler]

FYI- I think the robotic arm is made in Canada. Either that or some punk kid put that "Canada" sticker there.

Yep, made by Spar Aerospace.

Their first commissioned prototype, before the Canadarm fitted to the space shuttles, was built it the early 1960s. It was called the Canadafinger and fitted to Canadian and American satellites to give "the bird" when overflying Soviet-aligned nations. Rumour has it that the initiative was privately funded by a shadowy figure known in diplomatic circles only as "B.G." 

[Rattler]

Yes, the Canadarm is made in Canada by Spar. The Int'l Space Station's arm is also made by Spar. It is the one that can move itself around the station like an inch worm - it has anchors on both ends.

[T_O_A_D]

The launch movie is awsum on my surround sound and woofers of my PC

I watched it live on my Telly the other day but this is way better.

[JensenPark]

Someone from NASA got the name idea from hanging around a bar one night and overhearing BG asking women if they wanted to see this special "Canada Arm"

[DD_Bucky]

I love the technology we have today....I just watched the highlights of the shuttle crew release the Hubble on NASA TV....so long Mr.Hubble!