January 8, 2007
More Money for Stick Development
NASA Extends Ares I Development Contract, NASA MSFC
"This Ares I first stage contract action will increase a first stage task under an existing shuttle contract by $48 million for a total work effort valued at $111 million. These activities are a preparatory effort leading up to the Ares I first stage prime contract, which will be awarded in the February 2007 timeframe."
Editor's note: usually when you "extend" a contract it involves adding more time to the time period under which work is performed - as well as more money to pay for that work. NASA only mentions the addition of money in this press release thus giving the impression that this is simply cost coverage - not contract extension.
Posted by kcowing at January 8, 2007 2:38 PM
