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Old 07-07-2010, 08:05 PM
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Around the World in 90 Minutes -- on now -- 7/Prime (HD) Eastern states

Take an exhilarating ride onboard the International Space Station as it orbits the weird and wonderful planet that we call home. Starting at zero degrees, Greenwich in London, we move around the globe looking at geology, weather, human activity and nature. This real-time snapshot of the wonder of existence will inspire, shock and surprise in 90 unforgettable minutes. Narrated by David Mitchell.
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Old 07-07-2010, 08:31 PM
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Got it recording for later viewing.
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Old 07-07-2010, 08:46 PM
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Hi H yea mate saw some of that, it is pretty spectacular stuff.

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Old 07-07-2010, 08:46 PM
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Cheers for the heads-up H.
Starts at 7:34 for us sandgropers.
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Old 07-07-2010, 08:58 PM
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Wow, interesting stats.

Every orbit of the ISS, 81.6 trillion litres of rain fall on Earth.

Sab, how much of that is over Melbourne? : P

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Good stuff.
Just wonder why they go west-about when the ISS goes east?

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Good show watched it BEFORE the State of Origin.

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Wow, interesting stats.

Every orbit of the ISS, 81.6 trillion litres of rain fall on Earth.

Sab, how much of that is over Melbourne? : P

H
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