Viewing page 9 of 61

This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.

Tasks
1. Scenarios on shuttle ext
 ✓stretch, using historic flt rate
 X stretch thru 2012, no add'l flts
 •"stretch" thru 2014, min capabilities
   (lowest # flts/yr, min facilities)
 •fly thru 2014, allow some (few) 
     add'l flts: min STS
                 max ISS support &                                    
                 capability                                        
                 max expl support
For each
•schedule       •impact on workforce transition
•cost           •impact on contracts
•ISS benefit    •impact on constitution 
                (facilities, workforce, etc)                  
•Possible expl 
   benefit      •Impact on safety

Note: USA contract?

2. Assess Russian capability on Soyuz + progress (production rates no ISS requirements)
if SB retired 2010:

3. Assume 6 mo delay in all UP-Mass[[MSS?]] (except ATV) 
 [Do we have commitments for UP-Mass [[MSS?]]=> 1/yr ATV. etc?]
 what are implications for ISS partners (logistics, science, etc)

4. ISS => time from selection (e.g. NIH) -> Flight?
 [Have to improve process, & access]