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Comment by Geezus_42 | original | Why did some Apollo missions carry a grenade launcher?
[−]Geezus_42 · 2026-11-15 Sun 13:06 UTC · link
Might need something to eat if you have to wait a few days for the rescue team to reach you.
[−]mattmaroon · 2026-11-15 Sun 13:29 UTC · link
Gun and bear solves that problem too.
[−]cucumber3732842 · 2026-11-15 Sun 15:09 UTC · link
"So the bad news is we're responsible for our next meal, but the good news is Ivan's space food farts will lead the meal right to us"
[−]b112 · 2026-11-15 Sun 17:58 UTC · link
[−]TeMPOraL · 2026-11-15 Sun 13:48 UTC · link
A gun helps with that, too.
[−]Someone · 2026-11-15 Sun 14:05 UTC · link
Want, not need. A few days without food is quite survivable for a healthy human. And if you get selected for a space flight, you are healthy.
[−]TeMPOraL · 2026-11-15 Sun 14:19 UTC · link
That works if you have absolute trust the rescue team will reach you on schedule. If you are unsure whether few days won't turn into few weeks, or whether there will be a rescue team at all, it's best to secure food and shelter while you still have the energy to do it.