How NASA Solved a $100 Million Problem for Five Bucks, Gizmodo “A few years ago, back when the Constellation Program was still alive, NASA engineers discovered that the Ares I […]
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NASA and ATK Announcement
NASA, ATK Announce New Commercial Crew Agreement “NASA and Alliant Techsystems (ATK) managers will announce an agreement that could accelerate the availability of U.S. commercial crew transportation capabilities at 3 […]
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Ares 1 Deja Vu?
Is the answer to heavy-lift rocket cost issue bringing back Ares I?, Huntsville Times “As NASA’s new heavy-lift rocket struggles to get off the drawing board, a national space analyst […]
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Repainted Ares 1 For Sale as "Liberty"
Canceled NASA rocket resurfaces in private bid for tax dollars, Orlando Sentinel “It’s like the Dukes of Hazzard. They paint up an old car to make it look faster, but […]
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Congress Still Funds a Cancelled Rocket
NASA spending $500 million for canceled rocket, Orlando Sentinel “Thanks to congressional inaction, NASA must continue to fund its defunct Ares I rocket program until March — a requirement that […]
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The Ares 1 Cancellation Backlash Begins – Before It Is Even Announced
Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee – Hearing: Key Issues and Challenges Facing NASA: Views of the Agency’s Watchdogs 3 Feb 2010 Witnesses: – Hon. Paul K. Martin, Inspector General, National Aeronautics […]
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Ares 1-Y is Toast
Pull the plug on Ares, editorial, Orlando Sentinel “But even if the station gets a five-year extension, as it should, Ares I would be available to fly there for just […]
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Tell Us What You Really Think, Jeff
Keith’s note: After he sent Mike Coats his thoughts on the Augustine Committee, Jeff Hanley forwarded these comments to others with some additional commentary. That email was forwarded again – […]