MSNBC (Oberg): “Expert warns of future shuttle woes’
Suggestions in shuttle report must be made mandatory, panelist says
http://www.msnbc.com/news/967116.asp

By James Oberg, NBC NEWS SPACE ANALYST
Sept. 15 — A member of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board is
warning that another shuttle accident could occur unless the board’s
“suggestions” and “observations” are upgraded to mandatory recommendations
and put into effect before the shuttles fly again. The warning appears in a
not-yet-published supplement to the board’s final report that was obtained
by MSNBC.com.
“HISTORY REVEALS NASA has repeatedly demonstrated a lack of regard for
outside studies and their findings,” the addendum states.
It warns, “If NASA settles back into its previous mindset of saying,
‘Thanks for your contribution to human space flight,’ summarily ignoring
what it chooses to ignore, the outlook is bleak for the future of the
program.”
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