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"With this having happened, and now down to three vehicles," (Harrison) Schmitt continued, "I suspect it will add new impetus to this Orbital Space Plane effort. More than likely it'll change the direction somewhat…so it becomes not just a rescue vehicle but also a vehicle for access."

Space.com has an article up on the inevitable policy wrangling in the near future. They also have a piece on the investigation teams that are forming.

Lest you forget, among the tragedy, the wonders that await us in space, here's yesterday's Astronomy Picture of the Day.