 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
NASA Cost Estimates Incomplete Says GAO
Washington (UPI) Dec 20 2004 NASA does not know what it will cost to service the Hubble telescope or to return to flight the shuttle fleet needed for the mission, a U.S. report said. The General Accountability Office reviewed NASA's cost estimates for both returning the shuttle fleet to operation and using a shuttle flight to service the Hubble Space Telescope so it would continue to operate. Its report said the costs of the Hubble mission -- estimated by NASA to be $1.7 billion to $2.4 billion -- were based on insufficient information. Some parts of the cost estimate, such as for sustaining engineering, were not supported by record keeping at a detailed enough level to estimate expenses for the mission. There also are many uncertainties -- NASA does not yet have, for example, a design for autonomous inspection and repair, the report said. More importantly, perhaps, the GAO found the agency does not yet have a firm grasp on the real cost of returning the shuttle fleet to flight status. It reported NASA's cost estimate of $2 billion lacked detail and supporting documentation. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links SpaceDaily Search SpaceDaily Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express Space Tourism, Space Transport and Space Exploration News
NASA Refines Design For Crew Exploration Vehicle
Washington DC (SPX) Jan 12, 2006NASA's Constellation Program is making progress toward selecting a prime contractor to design, develop and build the Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV), America's first new human spacecraft in 30 years.
--------------------------------------------------------- It's new. And it's downright terrific! Celestron's CPC Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope is the scope you've been waiting for! It offers new alignment technology, advanced engineering, and bold new design at a new, low price! In fact, Celestron's Professional Computerized (CPC) scope with revolutionary SkyAlign Alignment Technology redefines everything that amateur astronomers are looking for. It offers quick and simple alignment, GPS technology, unsurpassed optical quality, ease of use, advanced ergonomics, enhanced computerization and, most important, affordability. Want to view M-31 tonight? One button takes you there!
Shop for telescopes online at Telescopes.com! today!
|
|
|
| The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2006 - SpaceDaily.AFP and UPI Wire Stories are copyright Agence France-Presse and United Press International. ESA PortalReports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additionalcopyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement,agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by SpaceDaily on any Web page published or hosted by SpaceDaily. Privacy Statement |
