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It should have been retired in the 1980's. It was NOT the space truck. It was a test vehicle for re-useable spacecraft. We lost 2 shuttles because we treated it like it was old hat. It was a very dangerous vehicle.
Should we keep it going for 5 more years? Yes. We don't have an alternative, and Aries may not even be ready then!
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James
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the engineer adjusts the sails.- William Arthur Ward (1921-1994)
Red-beard for President, 2020
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