Constellation and Prometheus: Uncomfortable bedfellows
NASA has raised a few eyebrows by lumping its nuclear propulsion program, Project Prometheus, into Code T alongside the Crew Exploration Vehicle effort, Project Constellation. Taylor Dinerman argues that the technology-driven Prometheus could clash with the operations-driven Constellation, to the ultimate detriment of NASA. http://www.thespacereview.com/article/120/1 In space, no one can hear you explain --- In the last two months NASA has been buffeted by criticism regarding both the new space initiative as well as its decision to cancel the last Hubble servicing mission. Jeff Foust argues that NASA's problems are partly its own doing because of its reticence to share information and explain its actions. http://www.thespacereview.com/article/118/1 |