Frank Wolf actually said...

The cost of maintaining the International Space Station and transporting astronauts to it won't be worthwhile if you don't do a better job o...

The primary reason is twofold. It is to give us the flexibility to get the right skill mix.

NASA has been making use of buyouts, as other agencies have, and early retirement authorities to adjust its workforce.

Virginia is very excited about using this facility and the upcoming test flight of Orbital Sciences' rocket.