Turning the Robin Reliant into a SPACE SHUTTLE?! | Top Gear

Top Gear · 6.1M views · 2008 · 9:45

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Why Hacker News recommends it

Mostly referenced as a funny aside when space shuttle or small cars come up.

What it is

Top Gear segment in which Hammond and May try to turn a Reliant Robin into a space shuttle. Launching is easy, but landing it safely is the problem.

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What Hacker News said

Cites Shivetya · 2014-10 · on “The Space Shuttle’s Controversial Launch Abort Plan”

I get images of Topgears Renault Robin space shuttle clone in my head. While obviously not hitting the heights the shuttle can it was an impressive endeavor that might satisfy your curiosity; [this video]