NASA Clears Shuttle Fuel Tank for Flight

Screamer49 writes "CNN is reporting that NASA approved a major design change in the space shuttle's fuel tank on Wednesday, clearing the last major hurdle before shuttle flights can resume as early as July 1." It's nice to have a more functional space program again, isn't it?

Re:Faith in NASA

[grasshoppa]

Even the Mars Rovers

You're kidding me. Yes, there were a few issues, but those things are STILL going. They were designed for, what...a couple months of usage?

I'd call that a big win. You will notice this big win does not owe it's success in any way to the shuttles however.

Re:Private industry seems slow

[jonwil]

Isnt that what Branson is doing with Virgin Galactic, offering that kind of flight?
And using technology he got from Scaled Composites too (IIRC)

Re:Copyright Infringement.

[Alioth]

You can still quote part of an article without violating copyright. It was properly attributed to CNN, and the summary is a good example of fair use.

Good for the local economy

[HotBBQ]

Good news for us locals. The is quite a bit of worry about the shuttle program ending dramtically sooner if the external tank problems didn't get fixed. NASA brings in a lot of money to Brevard County.