The only downside at the moment (with both Boeing and SpaceX having won CCtCap) is that if you put CST-100 on a Falcon 9 it means 2 grounded vehicles should something happen to a Falcon 9 launch.
We know that Boeing has indicated interest in the past about prospects for launching on Falcon 9. Its officials have stated numerous times that the company considers Atlas V to be its "test vehicle configuration" and have referenced planned discussions with SpaceX over possible use of Falcon 9.
Quote from: Ike17055 on 11/07/2014 07:02 amWe know that Boeing has indicated interest in the past about prospects for launching on Falcon 9. Its officials have stated numerous times that the company considers Atlas V to be its "test vehicle configuration" and have referenced planned discussions with SpaceX over possible use of Falcon 9. Personally I think that's just Boeing being polite, in reality hell would freeze over before they launch CST-100 on F9.
Not gonna happen, get over it.
Quote from: newpylong on 11/10/2014 03:31 pmNot gonna happen, get over it.Not if the profit margin for Boeing is much higher with Falcon 9. After all this is suppose to be a fixed cost contract for crewed vehicle flights. So it doesn't matter which launcher Boeing uses, they still get same amount of money from NASA. We shall see if Boeing attempt squeeze as much profit out of the contract as possible.
When did Boeing ever actually indicate "interest" in launching on an F9? As far as I can recall the F9 fell in with a statement of "The CST can be launched on a number of existing launch vehicles" and that was about it. Boeing has never discussed it with SpaceX and the only launcher that's been "spec'd" at all was/is the Atlas-V....Randy
It's got to be compatible with others and we continue to have discussions with SpaceX because once the Falcon 9 has enough flights under its belt and is safe enough to fly crew, we feel we can make that business decision. We'll be going over [to SpaceX] soon to see what it will take to make sure our new vehicle is compatible with the Falcon 9. If the price point stays extremely attractive then that is the smart thing to do.
The Falcon 9 shown looks like the old 1.0 model, so it doesn't seem to reflect any recent movement.
Quote from: llanitedave on 11/11/2014 04:54 amThe Falcon 9 shown looks like the old 1.0 model, so it doesn't seem to reflect any recent movement.Right, that's pretty clear. Atlas V was their preferred option from the beginning. But they did air the possibility.
It will fly on Atlas and/or delta if need be. It will never fly on Falcon 9. Ever. I could say "oh its this thread again" considering how many times I have seen this thread re-posted in the last 9 months but I won't. Doesn't matter how many times people bring this up it will not happen. The most direct competitor to SpaceX is not going to fly on SpaceX.