Thread: Could this mean Hope for Continued Shuttle Flights?

http://www.cfnews13.com/article/news...flight?cid=rss
Saturday, February 05, 2011 7:36 AM

CAPE CANAVERAL --
A major contractor for NASA said it has a plan to keep the space shuttles flying.
According to Florida Today, the United Space Alliance said it wants to take control of the shuttles as a private company, then launch two shuttle flights a year.
The company told the paper it could do the launches at a cost of less than $1.5 billion dollars a year and is asking NASA for financial help on a study to see if it's doable.
The head of the alliance admits the plan is a long shot, but said it could save jobs and help bridge the gap before other private companies get their flights up and running.
As it stands now the final shuttle launch is set for later this year.

The shuttle is 30 year old technology which is very risky at best. Even with the extensive repairs made each time a shuttle lands, it is still far from a "smart" design.


I am APPALLED that we have to rely on such technology when we should now be on a third generation space fleet. Short sighted politicians.