the program is suspended indefinitely due to the failure of the foam cladding on the fuel tank again. it was generally perceived that this was their last chance to get it right due to rising concerns with regards to the feasibility and cost of the shuttle program.
I don't if this is currently being done at NASA or not, but i would hope they would be working on a totally new shuttle design.
Great shot, by the way. How did you manage to tag along? ;-)