Japan's 'Spaceguard' CentTo Track Celestial Clutter

I don't think it is at all unusual for a major system to be in a constant
state of at least minor revision. With big deployed systems, there are
always enhancements and bug fixes and change requests and...

Clearly, though, the STS is currently a fully-operational system.

Ron

"king_rodent" king_rodent@...
12/12/01 02:28 PM

> Quick clarification question:
> Now that the Shuttle has been developed, is it cheaper or more
expensive
> to launch via the Shuttle or via a big dumb booster?
>
> Just curious,
> --Justin

STS is the most expensive launcher on the market.

Clarification: STS is still under development. They recently
upgraded the fleet with lighter computers and LCD screens.

king_rodent (putting the eek in geek)