Super George - 3/12/2005 7:27 PMSo do people think this mock-up will be what the module will be, or is there a chance this will change a slight amount?
Dana - 4/12/2005 7:11 PM"We're launching an STS mission with OV-104 today."Oh...well...yipee-skip, good luck with that.... "We're launching Atlantis today."Oohhh, the Space Shuttle! Cool!
Dana - 4/12/2005 7:11 PM...Does NASA really want to take the chance of blowing up Tom Hanks?
lmike - 4/12/2005 11:26 PMI think as far as the PR goes, the mission, and the people, not the craft have to be emphasized. The craft is just a transportation means. Being routine and robust is its strength. Don't underestimate the audience (the ones who care), they'll understand. As has been mentioned in this thread, what they *do* on the Moon WILL capture the audience, if presented right.Technically, I think the capsule will look the same as in the photos. Plus, minus some details.
Davros - 5/12/2005 2:15 AMPlease excuse my lack of knowledge, but will the CEVs be reusable? I ask as if they are not, then you lose the alive factor the Orbiters have with the multiple missions and eventual respectful retirement. We've seen here on this forum how the engineers note different personalities as they get older, such as Columbia always been a steady girl on the launch pads like the old lady she was and how Endeavour is a bit jumpy (whatever they meant by that).You won't get that following of a named CEV if it's only going to be a one trip vehicle.
Super George - 5/12/2005 4:23 AMBruce Willis has said a few times that he's facinated by Shuttles since filming Armageddon. Send him up