>>...You know, I hate to beat on the proverbial dead horse, but the problems at NASA have got to be serious if it takes them eight months to say, "We f----- up!"...<<
When was the last time ANY government agency admitted they screwed something up? Federal, State or Local, none admit effing up.
When was the last time you heard of a police officer apologizing for wrongly pulling over someone? They'll make up any reason for doing so, and so will NASA and other gummint types.
I'm thinking up a good rebuttal. I'll get back to you...
...in a few years. I can think of great examples on your side, but none for a comeback. ;-)