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Old August 5th 03, 09:16 PM
Orion
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If Nasa's past (non)actions is any indicator, a decaying orbit followed by a
burn-up in the atmosphere is the future of HST, no doubt about it.
Nasa has become a text book example of BAD MANAGEMENT! As Robert Zubrin
said, "The problem with Nasa is not it's soldiers, but with it's
generals...."
It's sad, but at least, watching an umpteen ton multibillion dollar Pyrex
mirror rip through the atmosphere should make for one helluva fireball! ~-25
Mag at least!!!!!
While China, Japan, and the rest of the world are committed to going to the
Moon and the rest of the solar system, Nasa is busy burning the fleet....
The American people deserve the kind of government they get.
Cleardarkskies!!
Orion

"Gareth Slee" wrote in message
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See
http://skyandtelescope.com/news/article_1017_1.asp

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Old August 5th 03, 11:34 PM
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If Nasa's past (non)actions is any indicator, a decaying orbit followed by a
burn-up in the atmosphere is the future of HST, no doubt about it.
Nasa has become a text book example of BAD MANAGEMENT!


Which is putting it mildly...

Peace,
Rod Mollise
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Old August 7th 03, 06:07 PM
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On Tue, 5 Aug 2003 15:26:17 +0100, "Gareth Slee"
wrote:

See
http://skyandtelescope.com/news/article_1017_1.asp


Well, nothing lasts forever, and this is about the decommissioning of
Hubble circa 2010. Even then, it's all about the money.

I thought this was going to be a real chain-yanker about NASA
descheduling any further trips to the Hubble, starting yesterday, due
to derating of the remaining shuttles, etc.

J.

 




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