For education and discussion only. Not for commercial use. NEW ORLEANS -- A reduction in the number of external space shuttle fuel tanks being ordered by NASA will cost 325 workers their jobs at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co. At the same time, the space agency warned the company, a division of Lockheed Martin Corp., that more reductions could be coming in tank production. Lockheed said that if that occurs, additional job reductions could be necessary. "Any further reduction in the external tank production would impact the work force beyond the 325 jobs announced today," said Lockheed spokesman Marion LaNasa....
