NASA Shuttle Launch Director Resigns, WMFE “In an email to colleagues, Leinbach said he is going to work for (quote) “a major aerospace company.” He did not name the company but said the job will allow him to stay on the Space Coast. Leinbach’s resignation is effective Wednesday.” – Where You Stand Depends On Where You Sit, earlier post – Mike Leinbach Looks Back, earlier post

Keith’s note: Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach recently spoke his mind (audio file) as Shuttle Discovery was being prepared for launch – the last time anyone will prepare a Space Shuttle for launch. “We’re all victims of poor policy out of Washington, DC – both at the NASA level and the executive branch of the government. … I’m embarrassed that we don’t have better guidance out of Washington, DC. Throughout […]