The exclusive Space Shuttle launch coverage on HDNet is bunk...HDNews coverage of the event was 100-times better IMO. Coverage of the launch is in the best interest of the public and NASA should not sell this privilege to the highest bidder.
As far as the landing, heaven forbid the Shuttle should explode or crash-land...only to discover that HDNet was also awarded exclusive coverage of the wreckage site.:down
Again, HDNews coverage of past shuttle events was much better than HDNet. Why NASA would limit high-definition Space Shuttle coverage is a complete mystery.