Here is a link to Dave Steffy's AIAA 2008 conference paper on Taurus II.http://www.aiaa.org/pdf/conferences/Steffy_NRO-AIAA_Conference_Paper--Steffy.pdfThis paper includes a schedule that shows the following significant milestones occurring during 2009.
Quote from: edkyle99 on 01/06/2009 04:51 amHere is a link to Dave Steffy's AIAA 2008 conference paper on Taurus II.http://www.aiaa.org/pdf/conferences/Steffy_NRO-AIAA_Conference_Paper--Steffy.pdfThis paper includes a schedule that shows the following significant milestones occurring during 2009....and has a great set of model-making-ready drawings. Thanks Ed!Simon
Was use of a high energy second stage presented to the CRS SEB?
Quote from: kevin-rf on 05/09/2009 02:07 amWow, first the GX .pdf showing up on the ULA website and now this Orbital .pdf. The Delta II payload class space is getting quite exciting. With a LEO payload at 7.6 tonnes, the Taurus II with the "enhanced" 2nd stage would move beyond Delta II class - beyond even the Delta II Heavy class.My question - what is the payload? Companies don't build rockets like this unless they're targeting a certain payload category. - Ed Kyle
Wow, first the GX .pdf showing up on the ULA website and now this Orbital .pdf. The Delta II payload class space is getting quite exciting.
Quote from: just-nick on 05/08/2009 10:03 pmAnyone with any details about WHAT a PWR35M is, though?I shouldn't guess which one is right, but if I were going to guess, I would guess 35,000 pounds thrust (15.88 metric tonnes thrust).
Anyone with any details about WHAT a PWR35M is, though?