[Republic of Texas]

He seems competent, business like and realistic so far.

[John Jamieson]

I knew many very competent NASA managers, one that I really liked. But many of them could not and would not go on TV. Unsung heros of the Space Program.

[John Jamieson]

I'm thinking now that this could be a realitively quick return to flight:

New foam inspections on the ET and maybe heavy duty foam in certain areas.

Reduced max reentry weight (won't affect most flights).

Some kind of CYB tile inpection on orbit (easy at the ISS).

The 32 month delay last time was agonizing.