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Budget cuts, mechanical problems have plagued NASA for years.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
Byline: Martin Merzer and Lisa Arthur
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. _ Earlier this month, NASA flexed renewed confidence in its shuttle program by announcing it finally would fulfill the mission of teacher-in-space Christa McAuliffe, who died in the Challenger explosion 17 years ago. Her backup for that mission would travel to the International Space Station in November.
But NASA's confidence has not been shared by outsiders who study the space program. Safety panels and government auditors issued critical reports. Outside consultants complained to Congress about job cuts and other problems. In-house critics resigned in protest.
NASA pressed ahead.
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