On 1 Feb 2003 at 23:01, Gary L. Nunn wrote: > > > > > > > The thing that got my attention is that he thinks there will be a > > > stand > > down > > > of two years before the next shuttle flight. I certainly hope > > > not. > > > > > > > I'm willing to bet we fly before june. > > > While listening to one of the commentaries on the radio tonight, I was > reminded of something that I already knew but had forgotten. The ISS > is dependant on the space shuttle to refuel and gain altitude. The > commentator could didn't have the exact numbers in front of him, but > the ISS needs to be boosted again within several months. So I hope > that Rob is right. It would be a double tragedy to see the ISS burn up > too.
One mission per year. And frankly I'll be interested in the ISS when they start using the tanks...sigh. Bad time. Andy Dawn Falcon _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
