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On Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:43:10 +0100, Dr J R Stockton
wrote:


And I dare say that, for a price, Europe could build a few extra Arianes
and ship then to a more northerly part of the West Shore. And the ex-
Soviets already ship launchers to (?) Long Beach and a launch site to
Kourou.

For a modest price, we could launch Orion on Delta IV or Atlas V as
well. But the Ares is part of an infrastructure for going back to the
Moon and then on to Mar. So thus far, The President, Congress and NASA
are willing to put up with a few years gap in order to develop that
infrastructure.

We really need to review that infrastructure plan in light of
difficulties encountered with Ares and Orion, but so far, those
attempting to do so are being told to shut up and color.

Brian

Brian Thorn wrote:
On Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:43:10 +0100, Dr J R Stockton
wrote:


And I dare say that, for a price, Europe could build a few extra Arianes
and ship then to a more northerly part of the West Shore. And the ex-
Soviets already ship launchers to (?) Long Beach and a launch site to
Kourou.

For a modest price, we could launch Orion on Delta IV or Atlas V as
well. But the Ares is part of an infrastructure for going back to the
Moon and then on to Mar. So thus far, The President, Congress and NASA
are willing to put up with a few years gap in order to develop that
infrastructure.

It shouldn't be that hard going back to the moon. Didn't we do it in 1969?

I thought the moon was the stepping stone to the planets, and then the
stars. I thought there would be more progress in this direction in my
lifetime. I'm really disappointed.


We really need to review that infrastructure plan in light of
difficulties encountered with Ares and Orion, but so far, those
attempting to do so are being told to shut up and color.

Brian


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On Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:24:56 -0500, "johnny@." johnny@. wrote:


It shouldn't be that hard going back to the moon. Didn't we do it in 1969?

Yes, with about six times the budget.

Brian

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, Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:24:56, "johnny@." posted:

It shouldn't be that hard going back to the moon. Didn't we do it in 1969?


No : an earlier generation did it. Essentially none of them will have
an active part in the return attempt.

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my prediction, the new crew vehicle will get placed on delta heavy
existing expendables as it should have from day one.

the moon mars plan will be delayed, but studied..........

nasa loves studying stuff

the shuttle will continue to fly till the new crew vehicle is
operational, or the shuttles next accident whichever comes first......

obama priorties will be afghan war, energy, and our economy.

there wouldnt be bucks for space, ISS will be lucky if it survives the
budget ax.

our entire country is just getting the message, were becoming a 2nd
class country, being bankrupted by oil costs and excess pork spending.

the current recession will only get worse becoming a mini depression