NASA: THE NEXT SHUTTLE FLIGHT WILL BE IN THE SPRING - MAYBE

WHAT'S NEW Robert L. Park Friday, 19 Aug 05 Washington, DC
http://bobpark.physics.umd.edu/WN05/wn081905.html


4. NASA: THE NEXT SHUTTLE FLIGHT WILL BE IN THE SPRING - MAYBE. A
minority report by seven of the 25 members of the Columbia review
board, critical of the agency for compromising safety to return to
flight, was followed by an announcement that the shuttle will not fly
before March 4.

This again raises questions about the future of the ISS. It was built
with no clear idea of what it was for. NASA now defends the ISS
solely on the basis of commitments to partner nations to complete it.
What's the point? It's reminiscent of the ABM system in Grand Forks,
ND, abandoned in 1979, 24 hours after its construction was declared
complete.

Why even announce a tentative launch date. Determine why the ET sheds
foam, fix it then announce a launch date.

NASA just does not get it.

Ron Lee

Ron Lee wrote:

Why even announce a tentative launch date. Determine why the ET sheds
foam, fix it then announce a launch date.

NASA just does not get it.

Ron Lee

Yes, NASA has it backwards. This is the same (il)logic used by lots of big
companies. I know, i speak from experience.
Eric