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Oh and the ones who spent millions to nearly hit Mars are a bunch of geniuses? At least the Russians can still send shuttles into space.

[PerConPat]

I am surprised that you didn't mention the US Atomic Weapons testing fiasco of fifty or so years ago.

Well, all nations have occasional problems in the science and technology realms, eh? I must have touched a nerve by casting aspersions onto Russia's well-known penchant for excellence.