Reminds me of when Carl Sagan got so upset that Apple code-named a new computer after him, he sued.Apple later code-named a project "BHA" (Butt-Head Astronomer).
Too bad they aren't naming anything after politicians. It'd be pretty cool to know that astronauts are taking a dump in the "Crap Handling External Neumatic Evacuator (Yuck!)".
dinosauronfireSep 4, 2009
Nope...*hangs head in shame*
bosskeySep 4, 2009
Reminds me of when Carl Sagan got so upset that Apple code-named a new computer after him, he sued.Apple later code-named a project "BHA" (Butt-Head Astronomer).
jerkSep 4, 2009
Anyone that's seen the image of the mount point on the shuttle carrier craft knows that NASA has a sense of humor. <a class="user" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Shuttle_mounting_point.JPG" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Shuttle_mounting ...</a>
Closed AccountSep 4, 2009
Too bad they aren't naming anything after politicians. It'd be pretty cool to know that astronauts are taking a dump in the "Crap Handling External Neumatic Evacuator (Yuck!)".
methodical01Sep 5, 2009
<a class="user" href="http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/383132main_fd06_exec_pkg.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/383132main_fd06_exec_pkg.p ...</a>More humor on page 2 of the PDF released by nasa.
moulicohenSep 8, 2009
I enjoyed this, it just goes to show that even in one of the most serious of undertakings, there is still room for self-awareness and humor.