NASA was told to build something that was pointless - a LEO satelite delivery system with 7 crew. It's like being asked to design a 20 seater minivan. Then di

NASA was told to build something that was pointless - a LEO satelite delivery system with 7 crew. It's like being asked to design a 20 seater minivan. Then discovering your only customers are Mormon families on the school run and the Army - then trying to build something that fits both their requirements. Then being told that it must use a engine built in Hawaii and be assembled in Alaska.