A380 waits, space vehicles advance

摘要

With an election two months away and a new fiscal year looming, there is much unfinished business in Washington. Leaders on both sides of the aisle are saying they sense unrest among Americans concerned about war, the Middle East, and the economy. Amid all of this, those interested in aerospace will find plenty going on in the nation's capital. Key issues include a pending decision on supporting airport improvements to accommodate the behemoth A380 jetliner. Meanwhile, NASA is feeling better about an aging space transportation program—and has finally come up with a name for its replacement.