In article m,
says...

https://www.technologyreview.com/the...rucial-launch/

From above, NASA statement said the delay was "to complete hardware
testing and joint reviews". I would say that it's pretty hard to do
that when the NASA employees who are supposed to be involved are at home
without pay.

Jeff

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