tim@AIDS-UNIX.ARPA (Tim Edwards) (02/12/86)
> The assembly line > has been kept open because NASA hoped for a 5th operational shuttle. > Dave Newkirk, ihnp4!ihuxl!dcn > it was my understanding that Rockwell had retooled the shuttle production facility for the b1 bomber. if this is indeed the case, it could raise serious political obstacles to obtaining a replacement orbiter. (i.e. which one do you think mr. reagan would rather have, a replacement orbiter or a bunch of shiny new b1's?) anyone have any info on this? tim@ads-unix advanced decison systems mtn. view, ca /* the above views are mine only and my employer would probably claim to have never heard of me */
ems@amdahl.UUCP (ems) (02/19/86)
In article <8602120510.AA20386@s1-b.arpa>, tim@AIDS-UNIX.ARPA (Tim Edwards) writes: > it was my understanding that Rockwell had retooled the shuttle production > facility for the b1 bomber. if this is indeed the case, it could raise > serious political obstacles to obtaining a replacement orbiter. (i.e. which > one do you think mr. reagan would rather have, a replacement orbiter or > a bunch of shiny new b1's?) anyone have any info on this? Given the emphasis of Mr.Regan on SDI, I would expect that the shuttle IS a military priority for him. This, of course, is only my opinion of what might be priorities for him. Which would he rather have, SDI or B1b's? Both. -- E. Michael Smith ...!{hplabs,ihnp4,amd,nsc}!amdahl!ems This is the obligatory disclaimer of everything.