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Shuttles Can't Finish Space Station

Posted by Zonk on from the letting-us-down dept.

Doug Dante writes "The shuttle can't make the 28 flights now planned before it retires in 2010, according to Dr. Michael D. Griffin, the new administrator of NASA. It can only do about 15-23, leaving 5-13 planned missions to alternate lift vehicles. NASA is expected to consult space station partners on alternatives once they are approved by the Bush administration. Should the Space Shuttle be cut loose?"

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  1. Bush administration by johansalk · · Score: 0, Troll


    I can't trust with them with space, or science, safety, finances or anything for that matter.

    1. Re:Bush administration by TummyX · · Score: -1, Troll

      OMFG Bush Sux0rs!!!!!!!!

      You are *so* brave to say that on slashdot.

      OMG, so am I. *WANK* *WANK*

      MOD UP +999999999999999999999999999999 INSIGHTFUL

      YEAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

  2. Cut loose Bush.. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Cut loose Bush.. .. is the best solution to many problems.

    Step 1-
    Make it a public hanging......
    Step 2-
    Make it a 'live' public viewable.....
    Step 3-
    Profit!!!!!

    And there you have the money to buy brand new 'shiny' spaceships :)

  3. Re:Rant +5 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Republicans mod it up because we realize the liberals ranting to each other instead of presenting logical arguments is what won us the election. Liberals mod up it up because rants without facts are right up their alley.