I know people around the country involved with NASA's Constellation and Shuttle programs have been facing confusing/unpredictable futures. Even I have questioned whether or not I will be working with Constellation a year from now, because of Obama's actions.
Well, I heard something on the radio and then was shown this article on the internet. It looks like there are some politicians trying to help out with this situation. Will they get people their jobs back? Not sure about that. Will it help extend Shuttle? No one really knows. No one really knows much of anything right now as this all hangs in limbo. One thing though, is that this article was somewhat reassuring to know people are fighting for us who are "low on the totem pole." To them: I (we) appreciate everything you are doing for us!!!
One thing that many people don't know about the space program is that if Shuttle retires as planned right now and Constellation gets canned soon, it will actually cost NASA more in the long run (partially my opinion). IF both of those happen, the United States will end up relying on the Russians to get our astronauts to ISS. The price tag per seat...$50 million and could make it to upwards of $100 million, PER SEAT! Sometimes we send 2 up there for a mission. Good idea Obama! Let's rely on the Russians to charge whatever it is they want without a plan for the U.S. in place. Real smart.
At least some people have their heads on straight....
Here is a link to the article:
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2010/03/lawmakers-bill-extend-shuttle-2015-hlv/
Give it a read...it's interesting.
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