NASA 2005 - An Unfinished Play in Three Acts

摘要

It is possible to think of what has happened to NASA over the past year and particularly to its implementation of the Vision for Space Exploration as a play in three acts — with its ending not yet determined, but with all the twists and turns that make for good theater. The quickly changing events to date in this drama are well known, but it is useful to review them to understand why their outcome is still unknown. What remains in question is whether the play will have a satisfying ending, or leave those who have watched it unfold frustrated by its denouement.