Aero,
I will try hard not to be sarcastic here. I am NOT in any way comparing the GTEL stratellite program to the space shuttle. However, given the complexities, shouldn't we(you) be a little more realistic with regards to your strict expectations of no delays in the milestones of this project?
The space shuttle launch was delayed. Since NASA has done this 113 times before, should I not expect there to be no delay in any launch at this point? Of course not. The stratellite is not a program of the same magnitude as the space shuttle but there are still quite a few issues (FAA, logistics,etc) to resolve. This being the first attempt of it's kind (to my knowledge) not only by GTEL but by anyone, I think it unreasonable of you to be that pessimistic (the sky is falling) about the progress.
I too am dissapointed by delays. The difference is that I am not spewing negativity under the guise of devil's advocate/other point of view/investor's watchdog. Please moderate your posts with a dose of pragmatism if you want to be taken seriously by others here.
Note: I am not suggesting that you change your opinions, just how you express them. FWIW