"Although there is still much work to be done, the engines are the last big
components to install
on the orbiter prior to rolling over to the Vehicle Assembly Building," said

More important is NASA inability to fufdill the saftety board requirements for
RTF.

It appears they will get waivers for mandated improvements.

ALL just to keep the standing army employeed
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End the dangerous wasteful shuttle now before it kills any more astronauts....