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I was under the impression tha they also thought this themselves but got "persuaded" with the prospect of more money if it could handle certain payloads of use
by mhh__ 2y ago
I was under the impression tha they also thought this themselves but got "persuaded" with the prospect of more money if it could handle certain payloads of use for defense?
- baq 2y agoShuttle was a jobs program just like the SLS is.
- pfdietz 2y agoThe case for the Shuttle was so marginal they needed every prospective customer they could get. The military was dragged into it unwillingly, but did give their requirements when forced to commit. They backed out as quickly as possible after the Challenger disaster.