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I took a quick look at this yesterday. I was not aware that this was supposed to be real, it looks like a rendering to me. If it is real... ummm shouldn't someo

• jerf 18y ago
  In space, Sir Isaac Newton is your co-pilot. He's pretty happy to let you take a lot of breaks.
  • sgk284 18y ago
    He's your co-pilot on earth too, just doesn't let you take any breaks :)
• nuclear_eclipse 18y ago
  When in orbit, there is rarely anyone "driving", because once you're in an orbital trajectory, there is no "driving" needed until a change in trajectory is needed. When the shuttle, or any spacecraft for that matter, is in orbit, the only times the controls are needed are when changing orbital inclination, changing orbital altitudes, rendezvous and docking, or for the final de-orbital burn. Other than that, especially with the level of ground-based control used by modern space agencies, there is hardly a need for someone to stay in command of the craft during "idle" periods.