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From: lvron@earth.lerc.nasa.gov (Ronald E. Graham)
Newsgroups: sci.space
Subject: Confusion regarding "Firm Fred Decisions"
Message-ID: <1991Feb5.203323.14738@eagle.lerc.nasa.gov>
Date: 5 Feb 91 20:33:23 GMT
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Organization: NASA Lewis Research Center
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Any confusion resulting from the posting "Firm Fred Decisions" I will take
the blame for.  It turns out that I had correct information, but not 
comprehensive information.  Here is the skinny:

o  The SSF program is being divided into three stand-alone phases, for 
   budget purposes: man-tended capability (MTC), permanently-manned 
   capability (PMC), and EMCC, whatever that stands for.  The term "stand-
   alone" I think means that each phase will be funded separately, with
   the results of the first being used to determine whether/for how much
   the subsequent phases will be funded, etc.

o  Solar Dynamic and FTS have been stopped, as I stated before.

o  The 18.75 kW power capability at MTC I mentioned previously is a number
   recommended for five years after beginning-of-life (BOL).  At BOL, they
   think 37.5 kW will be achieved.

o  The truss is to be pre-integrated (PIT), saving mucho EVA during assembly.

o  Some component and acceptance testing in the Electrical Power System (EPS)
   is to be deleted.  If anybody cares, I'll get back to you on that.

o  In the six-year period from fiscal 1991-96, a program cost reduction of
   ~$6 billion is anticipated.

Posted with minimal comment by RG