NASA Administrator Mike Griffin has a reputation for straight talk, and at the STS-118 post launch press conference, he did not disappoint. After praising the ground support personnel for their efforts, Griffin took questions from the media. Here are some of his more memorable responses.

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Award ceremonies at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston are usually genial affairs, with an auditorium full of civil servants and contractors applauding politely when each name is called. Employees receive awards for many accomplishments — meeting a tough deadline, troubleshooting a difficult technical issue, leading a team of engineers to sustained excellence, and so […]

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