I wasn't going to start an article about this, but I was inspired to, by the BBC's program "The Wonders of the Solar System".
Great program, that!
As far as we know, we are the only planet which sustains life. There may be a plethora of planets up there that could be literally teeming with life. They are most likely micro-organisms, however, we haven't discovered any of the little chaps...
So, the simple fact that not only are we here, we have also evolved far enough that we can actually leave the planet that we have originated from, albeit fleetingly.... is amazing!
Therefore, I'm bringing to your attention that NASA are, yet again, launching a Space Shuttle*. The launch is scheduled for tomorrow, Monday the 5th of April, at 11:21 BST.
BBC article
Watch the launch on NASA TV
*There are only three shuttle launches after this one.
Great program, that!

As far as we know, we are the only planet which sustains life. There may be a plethora of planets up there that could be literally teeming with life. They are most likely micro-organisms, however, we haven't discovered any of the little chaps...

So, the simple fact that not only are we here, we have also evolved far enough that we can actually leave the planet that we have originated from, albeit fleetingly.... is amazing!
Therefore, I'm bringing to your attention that NASA are, yet again, launching a Space Shuttle*. The launch is scheduled for tomorrow, Monday the 5th of April, at 11:21 BST.
BBC article
Watch the launch on NASA TV
*There are only three shuttle launches after this one.