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   From: bthorn64@cox.net   
      
   On Tue, 06 Apr 2004 03:33:21 GMT, Abrigon Gusiq    
   wrote:   
      
   >It is a good time to look for a replacement, cause isn't the shuttles   
   >due to be retired in less than 10 years from now?   
      
   The Columbia Accident Investigation Board (CAIB) recommended that the   
   Shuttle be completely recertified for flight if NASA intends to fly   
   the Shuttle beyond 2010. This would be a costly effort, far more   
   involved than the usual periodic maintenance Shuttles get every seven   
   flights. President Bush announced in January that the Shuttles are to   
   be retired in 2010, evidently to avoid the expensive recertification   
   process.   
      
   Brian   
      
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