and last bit of interesting news
A Free-Tailed Chiroptera bat, believed to have recently injured
its wing and shoulder, clung to the foam exterior of the Space
Shuttle's fuel tank just before launch on the morning of Sunday,
March 15th. And moments later, as the shuttle took off, he
became....Space Bat.
*music fades in* I believe I can fly, I believe I can touch
the....oh shit -- broken wing, I'm screwed. Quick, I'll just hold
on to this thing. Whoa, what was that noise? Oh God, oh God --
WHEEEEEEEEEE!!
Per NASA:
The animal likely perished quickly during Discovery's climb into
orbit.
*music abruptly stops* Wow NASA, way to inspire. You
know what -- I don't even want to be an astronaut anymore, I want
to be a policeman.
This post dedicated to the memory of Space Bat, who reminds us
all: Aim for the moon....even if you miss, you'll burn up in the
atmosphere.
Tribute video to Space Bat after the jump.
Thanks to meeotch and Pat, who tried to stow away on the shuttle
but were caught during a pre-flight inspection. Better luck next
time, guys.
