[mmaimcal] SOFIA Lives

[Alwyn Wootten]

Folks,

Mike Griffin announced restoration of funding for SOFIA at a public
meeting of the NAC Science Committee and Subcommittees. According to
someone familiar with the discussions that followed Griffin's
announcement, SOFIA will be funded by slipping SIM, which will be examined
within the next Academy decadal survey, prior to proceeding to full
development. While SOFIA is the most visible beneficiary, it was explained
that the slippage of SIM solves problems with funding for GLAST, Kepler,
JWST, and possibly HST servicing. The WISE mission will proceed, as
planned.

Speech by Griffin:"I now believe the best course going forward is to
continue SOFIA, with some significant management changes."  See
http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/152609main_griffin_sofia.pdf

Al