ON THE WEB: THE SPACESHIP JUNKYARD If you have ever wondered what happens to obsolete spacecraft, then take a look at these amazing pictures showing spaceship junkyards in Kazakhstan and other remote areas. Heaps of twisted metal, flaming piles of debris, and the locals scavenging anything usable from the wreckage... these pictures really are a counterpoint to the exciting shots of gleaming shuttles and other craft that are still in use. Take a look on the Slate web site. |