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Theboss
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 Croatia is expected to make its mark on the Moon by the end of 2012 when Astronomical Society Vidulini from Istria plans to launch its space exploration vehicle - rover "Histrohod." The robotic vehicle is the brainchild of Zeljko Mogorosa who has been working on its prototype for the past two years. "Histrohod" is expected to land at the same spot where Apollo 17 – the latest manned mission to the Moon – landed in 1972. Through a group of mobile devices, "Histrohod" will send televised segments down to Earth. "This is a big challenge for our society and we are extremely proud that our association and our small Istria will become a part of space exploration," said the Society’s president Marino Rumpic. The cost of building "Histrohod" is estimated at 20,000 Euros and is expected to be covered by various donors from around the world. The Astronomical Society Vidulini started the first Croatian space program (Astronautika) and forms part of the international team Synergy Moon which is participating in the "Google Lunar X Prize" contest. http://www.croatiantimes.com/news/Gener ... ia_in_2012_________________ The beginning of knowledge is the discovery of something we do not understand. - Frank Herbert Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind. - Albert Einstein Knowledge is a powerful weapon, but only when its user can wield it.
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Einstein2.0
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Why the hell would you want to send yet another vehicle to the moon?
I mean, haven't we stopped believing in aliens on the moon...
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Theboss
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Mainly to show that they aren't a poor country  It isn't about science, but about status. _________________The beginning of knowledge is the discovery of something we do not understand. - Frank Herbert Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind. - Albert Einstein Knowledge is a powerful weapon, but only when its user can wield it.
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Einstein2.0
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And about wasting money
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Theboss
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Not sure about that, scientists get work and other countries sponsor it.
This probably is good for the overall development of the country.
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Einstein2.0
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But can't they use those funds to develop something more useful, something which really advances science?
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RoadKill
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Sooooooooo who cares about this country again?
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Einstein2.0
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Apparently Google sort of does...
But it might be a way to make more people care about croatia, perhaps
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mitochondria
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And coming out of left field, Croatia is going to the moon!
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mounir
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I care about Croatia this country is setting an example for other somewhat poor countries.
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Einstein2.0
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You're right, it's a good example of how a country can pull itself out of the poor position it is/was in
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Theboss
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Yea, thats how most of em do it now.
Like India with it's moon satellite and China with its own programme
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mounir
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The more countries participate the faster progress will go since they will get competition... but I am afraid the competition will go too far and in the end it will be another petty war and pretty soon a few lines will be drawn on the map of the moon
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Einstein2.0
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I don't know, but I somehow still think that Google could have picked a project that is just as helpful to the development of the country but does bring science a step forward
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Zero
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Except while they do this they still have thousands (or more) people starving on the streets, nice.OK, so I don't have a clue how many people are in Croatia, I always like them on eurovision, so kooky. Thinking mostly of India.
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