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Topic: English soccer hero wants to become an astronaut
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machbusterman
Member Posts: 1778
From: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Registered: May 2004
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posted 05-20-2005 10:20 AM
   
From the BBC News website http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4565937.stm :England captain David Beckham has said he would consider becoming an astronaut and going to the Moon when he ends his playing career.
Asked in an interview with Spanish radio station Onda Cero if he would go there he said it would be "an experience" if he got the opportunity. Maybe he's thinking of another kind of "trip"  . [This message has been edited by machbusterman (edited May 20, 2005).] |
collshubby
Member Posts: 591
From: Madisonville, Louisiana
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-20-2005 10:30 AM
I think he lacks certain credentials. My cat has a better chance.Beckham always seemed to me to be the type of person who has his head so far up his butt, he can't see the light of day. No chance, buddy. ------------------
Brian Peter
astronautbrian@hotmail.com |
HouseDadX4
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posted 05-20-2005 10:45 AM
I'm not familiar with this person but i'm thinking maybe he's been hit in the head with one too many soccer balls... |
Philip
Member Posts: 5952
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 05-20-2005 10:59 AM
Well ... he has the money for a trip in Low Earth Orbit ... The Moon might be too far fetched !
In my opinion he makes more chance than Lance BASS did back in October 2002...
;-)
http://mars-literature.skynetblogs.be/ |
spaceflori
Member Posts: 1499
From: Germany
Registered: May 2000
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posted 05-20-2005 11:14 AM
Considering Beckham`s fame here in Europe it wouldn`t be bad for spaceflight in general to have such a famous spokesperson though it`s certainly some years to go till that may become reality.  He and Victoria would make a nice couple in space !  Florian |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4167
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 05-20-2005 12:46 PM
Beckham may be good at football but he lacks an essential prerequisite for space..... A BRAIN!.Stick to what you are good at son and leave the difficult stuff to the professionals! Regards, Rick |
mark plas
Member Posts: 385
From: the Netherlands
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 05-20-2005 12:58 PM
I don t think going to the moon is somthing that beckham want s to do what if he broke a nail |
Blackarrow
Member Posts: 3120
From: Belfast, United Kingdom
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 05-20-2005 01:15 PM
He's already wired up to the Moon. Why not complete the journey? |
FFrench
Member Posts: 3161
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 05-20-2005 05:38 PM
If I was married to one of the Spice Girls I would probably want to get as far away as I could too... |
machbusterman
Member Posts: 1778
From: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Registered: May 2004
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posted 05-20-2005 06:30 PM
Some nice posts there guys... ROFL . Hey Francis, you're forgetting about Baby Spice Emma Bunton.. she's well fit but the others.... talentless muppets!! . |
Rob Joyner
Member Posts: 1308
From: GA, USA
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 05-21-2005 02:03 AM
I've kicked a soccer ball a few times...
Does that count or would I have to endure the agony of turf toe to be considered?
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Shuttlefan
Member Posts: 173
From: 41366 Schwalmtal, Germany
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 05-21-2005 03:08 AM
Hi,
although I may risk some punches now, even as a soccer player I regard him as rather overestimated. His preprarations for flight so far consist in cutting his hair for better fitting into the space suit. On the other hand you can read every day in the news for what foolish things he spends lots of money, so why not invest it in space: He could pay a ticket for someone more suitable.
Chris |
Cameron Stark
Member Posts: 45
From: United Kingdom
Registered: May 2005
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posted 05-24-2005 06:24 PM
Sounds as if he might be quoted a bit out of context, 'though. Asked if we would like to go to the moon, who wouldn't say yes? And as for his footballing ability - well, if he wants to discover a Scottish grandmother, he could probably start tomorrow! |
zee_aladdin
Member Posts: 781
From: California
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 05-24-2005 10:51 PM
Well, maybe he can play soccer On the Moon with some Space Aliens. That would be interesting! Who do you think would win ?? |
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