Everyone knew it was only a matter of time, and thus as expected, an announcement was made this week by United Space Alliance, NASA's primary contractor for the space shuttle, that 15% of its 8,100 strong shuttle workforce will be laid-off on 1st October this year.
No surprises there huh, and how long till the knife is wielded again I wonder?!
NASA currently plans to launch the shuttle Discovery in November to deliver critical supplies and equipment to the International Space Station, and the final flight using the shuttle Endeavour is scheduled for launch in February 2011.
The cost of both these flights are covered by the program's current budget plus a congressional pledge for an extra $600 million – but unless a miracle happens, the mothballs beckon for the space shuttle program, and so It could be time for the remaining workers to brush up CV’s and dig out their best interview suits!
No surprises there huh, and how long till the knife is wielded again I wonder?!
NASA currently plans to launch the shuttle Discovery in November to deliver critical supplies and equipment to the International Space Station, and the final flight using the shuttle Endeavour is scheduled for launch in February 2011.
The cost of both these flights are covered by the program's current budget plus a congressional pledge for an extra $600 million – but unless a miracle happens, the mothballs beckon for the space shuttle program, and so It could be time for the remaining workers to brush up CV’s and dig out their best interview suits!
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