"Derek Lyons" wrote in message
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There is however a significant difference between how this would be
handled in the media and on these newsgroups if it were the Shuttle.
When the Shuttle has a similar problem, these groups are filled with
self-righteous idiots castigating NASA for building such a 'complex
and problem filled craft'.

Being a bit self critical is the only way one can attain self improvement.
On the other hand, complaining about others (e.g. Soyuz) doesn't accomplish
much. Note that there is little NASA can do about the safety of Soyuz since
without Soyuz, there would be no NASA astronauts on ISS, except for very
brief and infrequent shuttle visits.

Just so you know, I no longer support the CEV program, as it looks likely to
produce very little in the way of reduced (manned) launch costs. It also
looks like it will do little to increase reliability and safety. I'm not
just against continuing the shuttle program, I'm also against any future
government developed space vehicle. Radical for someone who wants to open
up access to space? Not if you think NASA is (again) headed in the wrong
direction.

Jeff
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