Subj : Re: Is There SomeBody
To   : Vadik Akimoff
From : Charles Radley
Date : Sat Jul 08 2000 12:14 am

-=> Vadik Akimoff wrote to Charles Radley <=-

 CR> Thank you (Spasibo) for corresponding in the English language.

 VA> I see, you speak Russian? :) Where did you learn it?

A long story.    As a child I was always interested in the space activities
of the USSR.   I listened to Radio Moscow on the short wave radio
(mostly propoganda).    I wrote some letters to Radio Moscow, and they
sent me some books on how to learn Russian.     Also, my High School
offered an optional class in Russian, and I made a request to participate
in this class, I participated for one hour per week for about 6 months.

     I have found it has helped me to learn a little more about the
     Soviet and Russian space activites.

     But I am sorry, I was never very good.

 VA> I think it's great show :) But imho those BIG rockets with a lot of
 VA> fuel isn't the best way to explore space...

 This is an interesting remark.   What alternatives do you think are better ?
 It takes a lot of energy to get into Earth orbit.

 VA> Today there is another project... Not only Russia & USA, but, afaik,
 VA> other countries... (which?)

 The  International Space Station (ISS).   Other countires are:  Canada,
 Japan, Brazil, and the members of ESA (European Space Agency),
 ESA includes about 12-14 countries, I do not remember all.


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