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Topic: Top Gun Astronaut Joins MOON Team
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42986
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 12-05-2003 07:57 PM
   
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 5, 2003--Michael R. Henderson, Creator MOON, today announced the appointment of Rick Searfoss, Colonel, USAF (retired) to the MOON team.As a space flyer Rick shares with only a handful of people some of the most unique human experiences possible. Rick is an accomplished Fighter Pilot, Test Pilot, Astronaut, and Space Shuttle Commander. His first space flight in 1993 set the record for the longest duration Space Shuttle mission and in 1996 he piloted Atlantis to the Russian space station Mir. Rick also commanded the most complex science research space mission ever, the 1998 STS-90 "Neurolab" mission. "Colonel Searfoss shares with our global team the desire to bring the wonder of MOON to earth for all to enjoy, and we are delighted to have a person of his caliber on board," said Henderson. "I'm very excited to join such dedicated visionaries in this grand, 'out-of-this-world' endeavor. As a precursor to the day when many more humans will enjoy the privilege of actually visiting space, the MOON project will capture a magnificent portion of the excitement and adventure of that wondrous experience," said Searfoss. Other news The MOON team congratulates the projects Lead Interior Designer, Johnson Chou of Johnson Chou Inc, Toronto, Canada, on being named one of the worlds most "influential and innovative designers" by the highly respected International Interior Design Association, based in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Location update Dubai, UAE is no longer a potential target for MOON. Current front runners include Thailand and the Caribbean. During 2004 the final location will be announced. Team update The MOON team is today announcing the appointment of the following additional professionals who together with our current team www.moonresortandcasino.com (moon team) will help bring MOON to reality. |
ColinBurgess
Member Posts: 2031
From: Sydney, Australia
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 12-06-2003 12:21 AM
Robert, I'm not at all sure who this MOON team is supposed to be, or how they coerced Rick Searfoss into joining them, but anyone with an e-mail address that incorporates the words "moon," "resort" and "casino" would surely be a group that lacks credibility here. I may be a cynic, and completely awry in my judgement, but that's how it strikes me. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42986
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 12-06-2003 12:31 AM
Colin, this is not a resort and casino on the Moon -- its a resort and Casino that uses the Moon and space exploration as a theme. Originally it was slated for Las Vegas, but has now taken the shape of five man-made islands with the final location yet to be announced.Leonard David profiled the company one year ago: http://www.space.com/businesstechnology/moon_casino_021230.html Also look through the Moon website at: www.moonresortandcasino.com |
ColinBurgess
Member Posts: 2031
From: Sydney, Australia
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 12-06-2003 01:16 AM
Hi Robert...ah, that explains it. Makes me wonder if George W's rumoured "let's go to the moon" commitment is actually based on an overheard conversation about a family visit to the future resort (  ) | |
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