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Boeing releases CEV plans

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  • 24-01-2004 6:49pm
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    Sparks
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    That didn't take long!

    So, is this the brave new face of the US space programme?

    The CEV itself:
    R42cs.jpg

    The CEV interplanetary vehicle:
    R42ms.jpg

    The Lunar lander:
    R42ls.jpg

    There are other artist's impressions here.
    But is anyone else thinking that this isn't the best way forward? I mean, an apollo-style CM is going to work, but it's not a long-term solution. What's needed is an SSTO reusable launch vehicle in the mould of the DC-X project (which could operate from earth to LEO, mars to LMO and the moon's surface to Lunar orbit; and a seperate not-designed-for-atmospheric-flight vehicle for orbital transfer. One tool, one job.


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    Sparks
    Registered Users Posts: 40,038 ✭✭✭✭Sparks


    Lockheed Martin have now revealed their concept design. Again, same story, it's a reusable capsule on an ELV booster. :(

    http://www.ast.lmco.com/cev/gallery.html

    OSP_ISS_thumb.jpgonAtlas_thumb.jpg


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    Capt'n Midnight
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    Should look at other technoligies - try to separate the energy source and reaction mass.


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