Independent NASA assessment sees Marshall's RFS estimate too low
An independent team that reports to NASA Administrator Daniel S. Goldin has concluded cost estimates for a Space Shuttle reusable first stage (RFS) prepared by Marshall Space Flight Center are too low because they rely on immature rocket engine technology. William M. Piland, director of the...
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