A plan has been created for the continued use of Ares via a series of test flights, ultimately leading up to a Heavy Lift Vehicle (HLV) program in the second half of this decade. Appearing to bank on major changes being negotiated by Congress in NASA’s FY2011 budget proposal, the plan would result in three Ares I test flights being conducted by the end of 2014.
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The Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) have confirmed they have almost enough External Tank resources to…
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Artemis
Bolden to review HLV study on Friday – Sidemount in doubt, In-line/SSME boost
by Chris BerginNASA Administrator Charlie Bolden will review the findings of his “special team” – which he…
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2010 will mark a number of key decisions for NASA, not least the potential switch…
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The strategic direction of NASA is set to be announced in the first week of…
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The Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) is undergoing further reductions in its capability – including the elimination…
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The Ares I-X test vehicle is scheduled to begin stacking in the Vehicle Assembly Building…
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Citing schedule concerns and technical challenges, Constellation manager Jeff Hanley has outlined a series of…
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Artemis
Study finds EELV capable of Orion role – Griffin claims alternatives are fiction
by Chris BerginA study by the Aerospace Corporation, conducted at the request of NASA to disprove the…
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ArtemisShuttle
Extra NASA funds: An initial step towards gap reduction options/extension
by Chris BerginUS lawmakers have agreed on a stimulus package that includes just over $1 billion in…
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Lockheed Martin’s design efforts on the Orion vehicle are being hindered by Ares I driven…
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As the Constellation Program prepare to update the media on the current status of Ares…