Needs a warning label

I winced to see the photo about this major screwup that essentially destroyed a satellite, but this is what caught my attention:

"IMPACT ON PROGRAM/PROJECT AND SCHEDULE:

The shock and vibration of the fall undoubtedly caused tremendous damage. Significant rework and retest will be required. NOAA-N Prime is planned for launch in 2008."

They're on final prep on a satellite that won't launch for 5 years?

Now ask yourself, would you want a computer that was 5 years old? How about a 5 year old cell phone? Are we really that stacked up in getting things into space?

Our space program is more screwed up than I thought. Yes, the shuttle is aging and dangerous, but I haven't seen a strong plan for what's next and when it will be ready. This is important stuff.

Severe Damage To Spacecraft