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Commented on Another Stealth Bolden TV Appearance
An email was sent out tonight to all NASA employees from Charlie B.... -
Commented on Charlie Bolden: Stealth Middle East Diplomat?
If you notice he said he was asked to do this before he became NASA administrator. So now we know that was part of the interview process for getting the job. Now we know why there were a ton of... -
Commented on Its Getting Harder To Stop Constellation
I would guess the opposite. Republicans will try to correct Obama mistakes that Americans aren't happy with which this is definately one of them. Second, this money deal with national defense, at least that is what they say which gets... -
Commented on Lockheed Martin Moves Forth on Orion Contract Changes
Seeing as Constellation has a decent chance of getting funded given the current feeling within Congress why don't the contractors just cut each person's salary 20% and cut their hours by 20%? It still works out to a 20% savings.... -
Commented on Why Isn't The Rest Of America Upset About This?
Why, because people don't have the time to get involved in everything. Bottom line! People who live in an area normally care about THAT area and what's going on locally. There are probably a lot of newsworthy things going on... -
Commented on Here Come The Layoffs
Spacewriter, I hope you are correct about coming back under a CR on October 1st. I can only imagine that Congress will now push that much harder for Constellation now that Bolden has pulled this stunt. Where as Congress might... -
Commented on Here Come The Layoffs
So let's talk about a continuing resolution for a moment. Given that this could happen as it appears to be the norm for Nasa.... Wouldn't the programs and associated funding from 2010 be continued in 2011, at least until the... -
Commented on NASA Invokes Anti-Deficiency Act
1. what if Lockheed says they have the money and they will take care of the costs a layoff would involve (if it comes to be), then what? 2. so under this scenario, when nasa awards a contract for 100... -
Commented on NASA Invokes Anti-Deficiency Act
I can't find anything on the web about ADA that relates to this. Everything I read just says that it is to "prevent the incurring of obligations or the making of expenditures (outlays) in excess of amounts available in appropriations... -
Commented on NASA Invokes Anti-Deficiency Act - Will CxP Grind To a Halt?
Spaceman85, how long will it take to put the meat on the bones? meaning will we still have people working at KSC when those rfp's go out for Obama's plan ? If bolden could say he will have rfp's ready... -
Commented on NASA Invokes Anti-Deficiency Act - Will CxP Grind To a Halt?
First, is this just a look into constellation or also USA, spacex, etc that have received NASA money? They all should be looked at equally right NASA? And should also be true for earth science, planetary science, etc... Next, 1... -
Commented on The Rebellion Continues at JSC
What is Nasa HQ or the center director telling him to do? Dale Thomas is over a program that is funded and Congress and Bolden have both said that they will continue to work that program. So how is working... -
Commented on The Smell of Election Year Politics
What stinks is his space plan! Let me be clear with regard to Florida, what he did to cancel Constellation will win him ZERO votes in Florida. Had he kept Constellation I guarantee you he would have gained votes. His... -
Commented on SpaceX Preps for Falcon 9 Launch
tinker, crazy eddie... given the history of comments here huh? you mean all the bashing of ares-1x about the very end of the flight where the segments touched? the part where had there been a second stage engine that fired... -
Commented on Nelson Begins Formal Push For Extra Shuttle Flight
What a shame. He has sold out to Obama for 1 additional flight. WTF! Then we can transition into your vision for space Mr. President. Wow, he sure put up a fight didn't he. And he's from Florida, what a... -
Commented on Schweickart to Nelson: [we] Are on a Dead End Road
Wow, that's interesting. I agree that the shuttle was getting us no where except LEO. Constellation was going to LEO, Moon, and Mars; had actual rocket designs, rocket tests, capsule designs and tests, parachute tests. You know, actual destinations and... -
Commented on New Senate Roadblock To Obama Space Plans
Um, a heavy lift vehicle was already picked. It's called Ares 5 and they went thru this about 5 years ago. Unless there are a bunch of new options for NASA with game changing technology there's no reason to start... -
Commented on Moon Walkers Briefed On Internal NASA Study Results (Update)
Does anyone know if today's Senate hearing with Neil Armstrong will be broadcast on NASA TV? I would like to hear what he has to say and it seems like a pretty big event. I think whatever Mr. Armstrong says... -
Commented on Jeff Hanley Openly Defies White House Policy
Sounds like exactly what he should be doing. Bolden is moving forward and assigning teams at all the centers to plan what "may" be the future depending on Congress. So it would seem prudent to continue the actual program of... -
Commented on Ares-1: Rising From The Dead?
I think the idea of keeping Ares 1 is great if they are actually going to launch them as well. If it's just testing of the Ares 1 engine well then that's still a plan of r&d and not actually... -
Commented on One KSC Worker's Perspective on The President's Visit
Great article. I work at KSC and yep, it's spot on regarding the feelings towards Obama and Bolden/Garver. SPOT ON. I seriously don't know 1 person that likes the new path, but hey I guess we all must be wrong... -
Commented on Striking a Balance on Shuttle Shut Down
Bolden is hoping Constellation continues? If I'm reading that I think it's great! It is definately the first I have heard of this. As far as shuttle extension, I could understand one more flight (since they only have one spare... -
Commented on Details of Presidential Space Flyby Continue to Emerge
http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/04/01/1559519/star-power-estefans-to-host-obama.html Just in case anyone thought I was making it up...... -
Commented on Details of Presidential Space Flyby Continue to Emerge
He has dinner plans that night. A $30,000 a couple Democratic National committee fundraiser at Gloria Estefan's house in Miami Beach. So, when everyone said he is coming to KSC because he cares about space doesn't appear to be so... -
Commented on Florida Reps Ramp Up To Oppose Obama Space Plans
I believe he is flying directly into KSC or maybe the Air Force side. Therefore, he won't be on any public roadways leading into KSC/CCAFS. And it's kind of hard for KSC workers to picket on KSC roadways. Got any... -
Commented on New Roles for NASA Centers
Yep, my feelings exactly. All this added was a breakdown of cost by center. Wow... What we need is to know for example, how much did KSC have last year and how much will they have next year? I listened... -
Commented on Save Constellation Effort Losing Steam?
I'm trying to figure out why the Kosmas article is linked to this topic. The article doesn't say anything remotely close to abandoning Constellation. All it really says is she didn't like Obama's plan. It's actually a very vague article.... -
Commented on Is A Human Space Flight Compromise Emerging?
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.27d504fa90c41ebd1553e2277f52b361.8a1&show_article=1 Why would they do this if they were going to extend the shuttle? Something isn't right...... -
Commented on Is A Human Space Flight Compromise Emerging?
Sounds interesting. I'd like to know how this policy relates to (A) destinations and (B) jobs. A. Shuttle stays and goes to station only. Shuttle HLV carries cargo to station only or can it go beyond LEO? (sounds like LEO... -
Commented on I Smell A Compromise In The Making
Keith, Thanks for the opinion. You wrote that "the President offers some sort of bridge wherein money slated for use in HLV studies is added to the shuttle budget. The shuttle is flown perhaps twice a year as a shuttle-derived...