On occasion I've tried to explain to my non-space geek friends what happened to Constellation, about Direct and it's heritage in NLS, nd the rumors of reprisal for anyone who disagreed with the Constellation. Do you think anyone will ever put it all together in one volume? I'd buy that book.
On occasion I've tried to explain to my non-space geek friends what happened to Constellation, about Direct and it's heritage in NLS, and the rumors of reprisal for anyone who disagreed with the Constellation. Do you think anyone will ever put it all together in one volume? I'd buy that book.
Appreciate your reply, Ross and its good to hear from you. And if you fully re-read some of the posts above, mine included, you'll see that we already agree with you. 'Picking at scabs' seems to imply, from my point of view, that this subject is hard for you to talk about. I respect that as doubtless others do as well.Nonetheless, if anyone does write a future book about the demise of Constellation and talks about why; the blogosphere's hatred of CXP will certainly be mentioned and we must expect 'DIRECT' to make up one or three paragraphs in such a book. Its only natural. 'DIRECT' was important - for a time. Anyone who denies that may be, er... In denial. All other related factors can be disseminated endlessly. Er... But I hope not!
How was it selected? Probabilistic Risk Assessment. Would it have worked? Probably.
It's some story, Daver - quite a story. But to try and summarize it here would probably make the Moderators step in after quite a 'pie throwing' fight had got up and running. I will just keep my version to one sentence: Constellation did not need cancellation; just pragmatic alteration - some of it radical. That's all I'm going to say.Read back through the old threads and a picture may emerge for you.
I don't normally come to the forum any more, but a friend mentioned this thread so I thought I should momentarily come out of retirement and respond, to put this subject to rest once and for all.As the only person on the DIRECT Team with access to every other member of the team my input in a book would be essential. With the utmost respect to both, neither Steve Metschan nor Chuck Longton have all the pieces.I am sorry to say, but I have already refused to be involved in a book because it would only serve to pick at scabs, embarrass the agency and stroke some people's ego's. That was never part of the reason for me creating DIRECT.I apologize to all those who would like to learn more about what we did and how we did it, but everything that will ever see the light of day is already published -- most of it on this forum.DIRECT is over. I suggest everyone concentrate on building the future instead of reminiscing over the past.Ross.
I'm pretty familiar with the whole story. Guess that's why I'm angry and want to hear NASA's side.