hyper_snyper - 29/3/2006 3:37 PMCool. I wonder if this will be a factor in CEV downselect? Will NASA care that Lockheed designed the MSL aeroshell?
Tap-Sa - 30/3/2006 6:35 AMNoticed the article mentions sky crane. What's the rationale in it, why not use the proven airbags-bouncing style? Sky crane sure looks more elegant way but also much riskier involving precise control of powered descent, hover and ascent while winching the payload on the surface.
Tap-Sa - 30/3/2006 7:17 AMWill MSL have any means to get back up if it tips over during landing? If not, the lateral velocity limits must be pretty tight.
Jim - 30/3/2006 8:29 AMQuoteTap-Sa - 30/3/2006 7:17 AMWill MSL have any means to get back up if it tips over during landing? If not, the lateral velocity limits must be pretty tight.No, but the skycrane has lateral movement capability
Avron - 30/3/2006 11:22 PMQuoteJim - 30/3/2006 8:29 AMQuoteTap-Sa - 30/3/2006 7:17 AMWill MSL have any means to get back up if it tips over during landing? If not, the lateral velocity limits must be pretty tight.No, but the skycrane has lateral movement capabilityJim.. did they go for a skid plate or is MSL to land on directly on the surface?