wendilla, you seem interested in all things NASA.
Something thats been bugging me for a while - the Space Shuttle programme is being ended fairly soon - But NASA will still have mission commitments after this with the ISS, orbiting satellites etc.
I can't find official comment anywhere about their launch and orbital vehicle strategy once shuttle fleet has been retired.
I did read somewhere that the US astronauts are going to have to hitch a ride with the russians. Can you point me to where I can get some proper information on this?