Author Topic: Orion Hardware Processing (Read 209525 times)

robertross · « **Reply #160 on:** 01/05/2011 10:16 pm »

Quote from: pathfinder_01 on 12/28/2010 08:55 pm

I would have to agree. The amount of time it takes to get a BOE capable Orion is excessive given the amount of time this project has gone on.

Although, let's be fair to assign some blame to Ares I defficiencies causing MANY changes to Orion's development & design.

rdale · « **Reply #161 on:** 01/18/2011 03:00 pm »

Boilerplate Test Article on its way to be painted for water drops...

http://twitpic.com/3r6xvp

JosephB · « **Reply #162 on:** 01/23/2011 04:40 pm »

Anyone have the latest on the GTA?

nickyp · « **Reply #163 on:** 01/23/2011 10:28 pm »

Its complete!

JosephB · « **Reply #164 on:** 01/24/2011 12:48 am »

I should have done a little digging first:
http://cxamdb.com/article.asp?artid=532

renclod · « **Reply #165 on:** 01/25/2011 10:15 am »

Quote from: JosephB on 01/24/2011 12:48 am

I should have done a little digging first:
http://cxamdb.com/article.asp?artid=532

Great spot.

JosephB · « **Reply #166 on:** 01/25/2011 01:25 pm »

I thought so too.
I've been looking to find more detail on the Service Module in regards to test articles, mockups etc. but no luck so far.

nickyp · « **Reply #167 on:** 01/25/2011 04:39 pm »

The Service Module will have a similar GTA built IIRC.

The CM is being shipped to Denver to have its heatshield installed soon.

TheFallen · « **Reply #168 on:** 01/25/2011 07:14 pm »

Cool photo posted on Orion's Facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/ORIONCREWEXPLORATIONVEHICLE

vh5150 · « **Reply #169 on:** 01/25/2011 10:50 pm »

Just looking at these photos, makes me wonder why we have to fight (and wait) over a launch vehicle to get this puppy into space.... Sad.... Delta IV Heavy, Atlas V Phase 2, Falcon 9 heavy, SLS/Jupiter/Direct derivative, who cares, just get this thing carrying 4-6 humans where it needs to go.... Time's a wastin'. What are the odds this spacecraft ever launches carrying humans??

rdale · « **Reply #170 on:** 01/25/2011 10:53 pm »

Chris posted a great article on the next Orion Flight Test, I'd suggest heading back to the homepage and reading that for more insight.

vh5150 · « **Reply #171 on:** 01/25/2011 11:21 pm »

Thanks, rdale, yes, I've already read it, but I guess launching Orion (?MPCV?) empty on a Delta IV-H in 2013 or 2014 seems unsatisfying given the 4.8 billion dollars already spent on the project. If that mission truly advances the likelihood of MPCV actually carrying humans before the 2016-2019 time frame, great, but seems somewhat reminiscent of the Ares I-X mission....

rdale · « **Reply #172 on:** 01/25/2011 11:22 pm »

I can't argue that, however this is the Orion processing thread for hardware updates if you get my drift

vh5150 · « **Reply #173 on:** 01/25/2011 11:24 pm »

Point well taken, sir; thanks for bringing me back to the original thread topic....

Mark Dave · « **Reply #174 on:** 01/26/2011 09:30 pm »

That's amazing to see the new vehicle set up still and perhaps 50% structurally finished.

JosephB · « **Reply #175 on:** 01/26/2011 10:25 pm »

The Orion Solar panels must be capable of being opened & closed/stowed as depicted in this pic, correct?

Jason1701 · « **Reply #176 on:** 01/26/2011 10:48 pm »

I strongly doubt that the solar panels are capable of closing after they've already opened. That would add lots of complexity with little benefit.

JosephB · « **Reply #177 on:** 01/27/2011 03:41 am »

update posted yesterday:
http://cxamdb.com/article.asp?artid=537

JosephB · « **Reply #178 on:** 01/27/2011 10:34 pm »

Are there any 2011 flights as mentioned here?:
http://www.orbital.com/HumanSpaceExplorationSystems/HumanSpaceSystems/OrionATB/

EDIT: A cursory search brought up this recent ATB related bit.
http://www.test.spaceflorida.gov/index.php/en/space-florida-blogs/new-treaty-new-rockets-new-business-for-florida.html

rdale · « **Reply #179 on:** 02/08/2011 02:06 pm »

GTA being prepped for shipment:

http://img.mu/vefgxi