Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] P-space (was: Whooops!)

[David Buchner <buchner@wcta.net>]

 Carsten wrote:
>A submarine is a space ship. All system are enclosed. Only the
>pressure is much higher. 

Right -- but the realm submarines operate in is already claimed and regulated by geopolitical entities. You'd have a hard time getting anybody to leave you alone in a sub, because they'd claim they have "jurisdiction" over you. Well, the nations of the world like to pretend they have jurisdiction over the *whole rest of the universe* too -- but let's see 'em try. (and this is what that book's about). 

...and then there's that little matter of heaving your sub up to mach 17 or whatever...

 Dan Rice wrote:
>Thanks for the novel reference, I
>myself have a little interest in the space exploration realm myself.  Any mail
>groups for that yet?

There sure ought to be, but I haven't seen it. A billionaire in the novel announces the formation of an "experimental spacecraft association," which a similar suggestion has been batted around here for p-subs.

and Michael Holt wrote:
>Ever heard of SpaceCub?
>
>Back in '95, I ran across a FAQ for it.....

I'd definitely like to have a look at that, before the insanity of that novel wears off. So if you're not posting it to the list, shoot a copy my way. (Where did you find it anyway?)

-- 
David
Osage MN USA
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