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Bye-bye Moon program, hello ISS to 2020
On Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:49:43 -0500, "Jeff Findley"
wrote: ..... Rumblings are that Orion isn't dead and that a shuttle derived launch vehicle (similar to Direct's Jupiter) will still go forward .... News reports so far today don't say anything about either one. I hope you're right, but I wouldn't be surprised if you're wrong. |
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"Michael Gallagher" wrote in message ... On Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:49:43 -0500, "Jeff Findley" wrote: ..... Rumblings are that Orion isn't dead and that a shuttle derived launch vehicle (similar to Direct's Jupiter) will still go forward .... News reports so far today don't say anything about either one. I hope you're right, but I wouldn't be surprised if you're wrong. From spaceref: During the 5 year space ahead, NASA will spend $7.8 billion on a new technology demonstration program that will look at advanced exploration capabilities. It will also spend $3.1 billion on R&D that looks into new propulsion systems and $3 billion on robotic precursors to scout ahead of future human crews. That's a lot of money to spend on advanced exploration capabilities. It also said: Contrary to various Internet rumors, NASA has not selected a preferred Shuttle-derived launch system to replace Ares 1 and Ares V - i.e, the Shuttle "Sidemount", In-line, or "DIRECT" concepts. While throughly vetted and evaluated, are of these concepts all government-driven designs and are thus part of the old way of doing business. Future heavy lift solutions will be solicited from the private sector. One has to wonder though if "the private sector" could propose just such a shuttle derived launch vehicle. ATK and other contractors would benefit greatly from such a project. NASA would also benefit, indirectly, because it could make use of its existing launch facilities, which could otherwise remain dormant (large losses of jobs). Jeff -- "Take heart amid the deepening gloom that your dog is finally getting enough cheese" - Deteriorata - National Lampoon |
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On Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:58:35 -0500, "Jeff Findley"
wrote: From spaceref: .... Contrary to various Internet rumors, NASA has not selected a preferred Shuttle-derived launch system to replace Ares 1 and Ares V - i.e, the Shuttle "Sidemount", In-line, or "DIRECT" concepts. While throughly vetted and evaluated, are of these concepts all government-driven designs and are thus part of the old way of doing business. Future heavy lift solutions will be solicited from the private sector. Can you post the link to that article? I couldn't find it. One has to wonder though if "the private sector" could propose just such a shuttle derived launch vehicle. ATK and other contractors would benefit greatly from such a project. NASA would also benefit, indirectly, because it could make use of its existing launch facilities, which could otherwise remain dormant (large losses of jobs). I think it would be hysterical if they proposed an "Ares 1 Lite" with a 4-segment first stage, cryogenic second stage, and a familiar looking capusle. And got it to work! Vincication would be sweet. And yeah, you could use shuttle-derived, though you might get the same lifting power with upgrades to the Atlas 5 or Delta 4. |
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Bye-bye Moon program, hello ISS to 2020
"Michael Gallagher" wrote in message ... On Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:58:35 -0500, "Jeff Findley" wrote: From spaceref: .... Contrary to various Internet rumors, NASA has not selected a preferred Shuttle-derived launch system to replace Ares 1 and Ares V - i.e, the Shuttle "Sidemount", In-line, or "DIRECT" concepts. While throughly vetted and evaluated, are of these concepts all government-driven designs and are thus part of the old way of doing business. Future heavy lift solutions will be solicited from the private sector. Can you post the link to that article? I couldn't find it. The Obama Space Vision for NASA: Massive Paradigm Shifts Ahead Keith Cowing Monday, February 1, 2010 http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewnews.html?id=1372 Jeff -- "Take heart amid the deepening gloom that your dog is finally getting enough cheese" - Deteriorata - National Lampoon |
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Bye-bye Moon program, hello ISS to 2020
On Wed, 3 Feb 2010 13:53:04 -0500, "Jeff Findley"
wrote: http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewnews.html?id=1372 Thanks. |
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