Preliminary Report Regarding NASA’s Space Launch System and Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle Pursuant to Section 309 of the NASA Authorization Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-267) “To date, trade studies performed by […]
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Bill Nelson, Rocket Scientist
Senator: NASA May Have To Consider Having Only 2 Launches “NASA is getting a stern reality check from one of its biggest supporters. Senator Bill Nelson admitted Monday there may […]
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Certifying Spacecraft – Then and Now
CertifyingSoyuz, Wayne Hale “So as new human certification ratings are proposed, they rely heavily on new standards and specifications, requirements for analysis, engineering calculation, computer simulation, piece-part testing and just […]
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STS-133 Delayed Again
Discovery’s Early February Launch Opportunity Delayed as Work Continues on External Tank “The Space Shuttle Program held its weekly Program Requirements Control Board (PRCB) meeting today to review progress on […]
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More Delays for STS-133?
Shuttle engineers consider beefing up all tank ‘stringers’, Spaceflight Now “If that decision is made, it is unlikely NASA could complete the work, repair the tank’s foam insulation and get […]
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NASA Presses Ahead With STS-135 Preparations Despite Budget Uncertainty
NASA Internal Memo: Maintaining Capability to Conduct the STS-135 Mission “… I ask that you continue planning and preparations efforts to execute this mission in late June 2011 as currently […]
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More USA Layoffs Ahead
Keith’s note: Word has it that the next round of layoffs at USA are coming on 7 January 2011. This will be a smaller personnel layoff than the subsequent 3 […]
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Senate CR Proposal Is Not Good News For NASA (Update)
Senate Appropriations Committee: Summary of Continuing Resolution through March 4, 2011 “Under the CR, funding would continue at FY 2010 enacted levels for most programs.” Senate Nears Deal on Funding […]
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Robot Stealth Fighter Flies atop Space Shuttle Carrier Aircraft
Phantom Ray hitches ride on 747, CNet “The Phantom Ray UAV got some air time today, with a little help from a jumbo jet. Boeing’s futuristic unmanned aerial vehicle took […]
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Roll Back for Discovery
Space Shuttle Discovery to Roll back to the Vehicle Assembly Building, NASA “Shuttle managers also decided late Monday afternoon that following the tanking test they plan to roll Discovery back […]