> At least in the use scenarios publicly known This is key. The shuttle was a military project. It's usefulness and congress' appetite for continuing to fund i

> At least in the use scenarios publicly known This is key. The shuttle was a military project. It's usefulness and congress' appetite for continuing to fund it ended once alternatives[1] were put into service. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_X-37 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_X-37