"Ian Parker" wrote in message
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On 31 Dec, 16:01, Frogwatch wrote:
So, why not upgrade the Delta or Atlas instead of building Ares 1 or
2. Are the solid boosters really more reliable and safe? Could an
upgraded Delta or Atlas launch Orion without huge changes to the
launch support facilities?

Yes you could launch Orion on EELV's. The changes to the "launch support
facilities" would likely be much smaller and cheaper than what NASA is
currently proposing to do to the shuttle facilities in order to support Ares
I and Ares V.

Please, no replies from Kt Or Guth

I guess you should have also said "no replies from Ian Parker" who's
clueless on this topic.

SATURN my friend if they havn't destroyed the blueprints.

No the blueprints have not been destroyed. This is an urban ledgend.
Jeff
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