Problem
1. The decision was made by NASA to abandon rocket-launched payloads into orbit around the earth. We must now rely on the Russians for this capability. Use the principles of engineering economy to examine this decision.
2. A large electric utility company has proposed building an $820 million combined cycle, gas-powered plant to replace the electric generation capacity at one of its coal-fired facilities. Develop three other alternatives for replacing this electric generation capacity.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.