Yet Another Space Station Redesign

NASA Chief Says Schedule for Shuttles Is Unrealistic, NY Times

“Dr. Michael D. Griffin, the new administrator of NASA, said Thursday that there was no way the space shuttle fleet would be able to complete the 28 flights now planned before its retirement in 2010. A reduced schedule will lead to significant changes in how the International Space Station is assembled and supplied, he said.”

Editor’s note: Mike Griffin’s plan to shrink the ISS will become clear when he gets the results of his 60 day study on 1 July. The international partners will be informed of the changes – by NASA – but they will not be involved in the process of reviewing the changes before being informed.