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Why NASA Walked Away From a Space Shuttle That Could Have Saved Billions

The Lockheed Star Clipper was a sleek, fully reusable space plane concept that came shockingly close to becoming NASA’s shuttle of choice. Backed by 3,700 hours of wind-tunnel testing, it promised a cheaper,
Scientific American

NASA Faces Its Future at Jared Isaacman’s Confirmation Hearing

Jared Isaacman—the presumptive next leader of NASA—answered questions about his plans for the future of U.S. space exploration on Wednesday
AOL

Moving NASA Space Shuttle to Texas from DC Could Damage It, Experts Say

Even in retirement, the space shuttle Discovery exudes power, seen across a hangar crowded with planes and jets at its museum home in Chantilly, Va. Charred and worn from its record 39 missions to space, the stalwart of NASA’s shuttle fleet evokes awe in ...
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Shuttle-C – NASA's Abandoned Unmanned Space Shuttle

The 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster, which took the lives of 7 astronauts, changed NASA’s culture and risk-appetite forever. The organization’s focus shifted towards safer unmanned and more cost-effective operations.
Aviation Week Network

NASA’s Scott Tingle Appointed New Chief Astronaut

HOUSTON—Scott Tingle has been named NASA’s new chief astronaut, succeeding Joe Acaba, who had served in the position at NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) since February 2023. On Nov. 20 NASA formally announced the transition, which became effective Nov. 10 during the 43-day government shutdown.
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