Yearly memorial launch stand down.

"Hallerb" wrote in message
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I agree but really think the shuttles days are numbered.

The shuttle should have been retired a decade ago. If Congress had been
acting responsibly, it would have begun funding a shuttle replacement around
1985, and would have begun funding a replacement for that around 1995.

Scott Hedrick wrote:
"Hallerb" wrote in message
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I agree but really think the shuttles days are numbered.


The shuttle should have been retired a decade ago. If Congress had been
acting responsibly, it would have begun funding a shuttle replacement around
1985, and would have begun funding a replacement for that around 1995.



Umm. They *did* fund a shuttle replacement in 1985. Remember NASP?

(Hallerb) wrote:


That's rather my point. Right now is the time, if it's going to be done, to
make a special appropriation of a couple of hundred million dollars for the
launch facilities. Surely this would be money well-spent, would increase
safety and would save money in the long run.

I agree but really think the shuttles days are numbered. Another accident or
close call and the next use of the pads and VAB will be for tourists.

Yah, that's what you said before Columbia too...

I guess a broken clock *is* right twice a day.

D.
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Yah, that's what you said before Columbia too...

I guess a broken clock *is* right twice a day.

D.

I HOPE we dont find out if I am right. But down to just 2 orbiters and all it
would be tough to continue espically if another problkem occurs soon after
return to flight.

"Charles Buckley" wrote in message
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Umm. They *did* fund a shuttle replacement in 1985.

Not really.

Remember NASP?

Sure- how many flew?

"Hallerb" wrote in message
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I HOPE we dont find out if I am right.

= "I'm just talking from my ass and not man enough to admit it"

I HOPE we dont find out if I am right.

= "I'm just talking from my ass and not man enough to admit it"


Scott although I fear aiother accident occuring I really dont want to see
another death or lost vehicle to find out if that will closde the program

Still no progress to report on the Hallerb Memorial.....