NASA Reveals Plans for “Most Powerful Rocket Ever”
Thursday, 15 September 2011 | by Pat's Picks
NASA officials revealed their plan to make “the most powerful rocket ever built” at a press conference yesterday. Huntsville, Alabama is home to the Marshall Space Flight Center, where the rocket will be built. And the front page of the Huntsville Times this morning was giddy about the prospect of jobs in the region. One problem: NASA has estimated the rocket will cost about $18 billon. They have not announced how they plan to pay for it.
Last week a document was leaked, giving possible budget scenarios for the project, one of which was so high it gave the White House “sticker shock.” But supporters of the plan say the document contained unrealistic scenarios designed to scare lawmakers away with its price tag. Check out the leaked budget below:
Now referred to as the Space Launch System, a reporter asked NASA officials why the lame name. And they said they were interested in any suggestions the general public had. Click here to suggest a better name.
