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NASA To Study Possible Major Changes In Constellation Program; Augustine Leads Panel

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Thursday, May 7th, 2009

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Scolese Says Any Ares I Replacement Must Be Capable To Carry Out Full Lunar Return Mission NASA today unveiled an $18.69 billion budget proposal that includes a major study of whether the Constellation Program spaceship development effort should be altered. The review team will be led by Norman Augustine, former chairman and CEO of Lockheed Martin Corp. [LMT], aided by others such as senior NASA staff members, according to Acting NASA Administrator Chris Scolese, who briefed news media today. This…

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