For the past several months, a plan to restart shuttle operations – funded by billions of dollars of secured non-government investment – was under evaluation with NASA and shuttle contractors prior to the secret effort ending last week. However, the group behind the effort have now switched their focus to a “Next Generation, Shuttle Capable” vehicle – with details to be announced next year.
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During Wednesday’s Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee Hearing – which focused on the Russian investigation into…
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Shuttle
Reversing the nonsensical retirement of Shuttle requires a miracle – DeCastro
by Chris BerginAs the Space Shuttle Program (SSP) heads into its final week of operations, United Space…
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As has been expected for many weeks, NASA managers have approved the Change Requests (CR)…
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The Space Shuttle Program (SSP) have noted the potential to add STS-135 to the manifest may…
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ArtemisCommercialShuttle
Lawmakers produce Bill to extend shuttle to 2015, utilize CxP, advance HLV
by Chris BerginSenator Kay Hutchison – in conjunction with Representatives Suzanne Kosmas and Bill Posey – has…
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SSP aiming to find the balance between Shuttle legacy and HLV advancement
by Chris BerginAs the Heavy Lift Launch Team (HLV) transition from the Shuttle Derived vehicle to a…
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With the official opening statements on the overhaul of NASA’s future expected “soon”, the realignment…
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2010 will mark a number of key decisions for NASA, not least the potential switch…
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ArtemisCommercialShuttle
NASA’s future direction – extra shuttle flights and commerical launcher touted
by Chris BerginMOD Director Paul Hill has hinted that there’s a “remote” chance NASA may add one…
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The Space Shuttle Program (SSP) will have “no idea” where it stands from a budget…
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Space Shuttle Program (SSP) manager John Shannon has claimed that Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP)…
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The strategic direction of NASA is set to be announced in the first week of…
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With the key decision points for the Augustine Commission fast approaching, one of the favorite…
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Work has started on replacing the Check Valve Filter Assembly (CVFA) and associated hardware on…
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Shuttle
Major Shuttle and ISS extension drive taking place at the Augustine Commission
by Chris BerginWith NASA authorization language already being drawn up behind the scenes by Congress, Augustine Commission…
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In what is likely to be the final attempt to close the minimum five year…
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ArtemisShuttle
Ares/Orion slipping up to 18 months – Shuttle extension gains upper hand
by Chris BerginNASA’s Constellation Program (CxP) will conduct a “Content and Schedule” summit meeting in the next…
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Ares I-X delayed – Atlantis rollover to VAB completed ahead of dual pad option
by Chris BerginThe Constellation Program (CxP) test flight, Ares I-X, has slipped three weeks to a NET…
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Extra NASA funds: An initial step towards gap reduction options/extension
by Chris BerginUS lawmakers have agreed on a stimulus package that includes just over $1 billion in…