Boy they are sure going to have to crank out a bunch of Atlas V's in the near future. It is about to become a very popular rocket for manned spaceflight!
Atlas V 400 constrains the capsule mass + LAS to 20,000 lbs. Atlas V 500 can accommodate more weight, using the payload fairing for support, but I don't see how a capsule could fly inside a payload fairing.
What, no Taurus II in the list?
Quote from: kevin-rf on 08/04/2011 03:04 pmWhat, no Taurus II in the list?Not enough capacity, solid upper stage, no flight history, lack of spacecraft processing facilities near pad.
Is there going to be a webcast for the announcement?
Quote from: Rocket Science on 08/04/2011 03:30 pmIs there going to be a webcast for the announcement?No, media only teleconference. I don't have time to do this one, presser note came at really short notice.There will be a press release soon.