Glitch shuts 'Big Bang' collider for two months

Um...: After 20 years of work on a project, a delay of two months is hardly a big deal and doesn't make it a $9bn paperweight.

Comparing that with the $6bn Hubble cost (that's a ten-year old estimate, adjust for inflation and...), the years of delays and multiple costly repairs - your point is pretty much non-existant.

What was it?; Posted by: smcmullin2001@... Posted on: 09/28/08 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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Not quite that easy Kazabet | 09/22/08

Um... smcmullin2001@... | 09/28/08

Really? laura.b | 09/24/08

"Big Bang Collider"? laura.b | 09/24/08

A tad unfair alec.wood@... | 10/01/08

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