Last Space Shuttle Launch live stream

The Space Shuttle was designed in the 1960's, it's ancient technology compared to modern technology.

The Space Shuttle last reason to exist was for the completion of the International Space Station, which will be complete now.

They're already developing better, more modern, and cheaper ways to do space travel, including Ion/Plasma engines and Scramjet launches.

Also they're reverting back to parachute landings with the GTA lander (like it was before the Space Shuttle, like all the Apollo missions), just because it's cheaper and WAY more reliable.



Also, the focus shifts back to the Moon and Mars, especially Mars. The next big things will be:
- Building a Moon Base (ESA wants this)
- Landing people on Mars
- Building a Mars Base (Nasa wants this)

I thought they aimed at starting with the Moon Base in 2020, humans on Mars in 2030, and the Mars Base in 2040.

Oh btw, some vids:
Ion/Plasma Engine test:
[video=youtube;Lrc-fP_EqF8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lrc-fP_EqF8[/video]

Scramjet simulation:
[video=youtube;0aNsbb4_C9A]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aNsbb4_C9A[/video]

Scramjet video:
[video=youtube;IiBsD-cafH8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiBsD-cafH8[/video]

I had seen/heard about most of that, but it's still cool to watch how we are progressing. 2020 moon base is a bit farfetched, even still; I can believe 2030 moonbase, though.