Author Topic: Orion Hardware Processing (Read 210406 times)

JosephB · « **Reply #200 on:** 02/15/2011 09:09 pm »

Freudian slip?

robertross · « **Reply #201 on:** 02/15/2011 10:34 pm »

Quote from: orionContractor on 02/15/2011 08:51 pm

Quote from: TexasRED on 02/15/2011 08:49 pm
Quote from: JosephB on 02/15/2011 08:42 pm
new update:
http://cxamdb.com/article.asp?artid=550
http://cxamdb.com/article.asp?artid=549

hehe

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The Orion software team successfully completed and delivered Software Release 6.1. This milestone marks the first time that the various software applications that control different Orion processes (navigation, communications, environmental control, etc.) ares combined into one integrated software product.

They are trying to slip an ares in there to take credit for our release :-P

Great job guys! Keep up the good work.

Robotbeat · « **Reply #202 on:** 02/16/2011 03:14 am »

Quote from: orionContractor on 02/15/2011 08:51 pm

Quote from: TexasRED on 02/15/2011 08:49 pm
Quote from: JosephB on 02/15/2011 08:42 pm
new update:
http://cxamdb.com/article.asp?artid=550
http://cxamdb.com/article.asp?artid=549

hehe

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The Orion software team successfully completed and delivered Software Release 6.1. This milestone marks the first time that the various software applications that control different Orion processes (navigation, communications, environmental control, etc.) ares combined into one integrated software product.

They are trying to slip an ares in there to take credit for our release :-P

Ronsmytheiii · « **Reply #203 on:** 02/16/2011 05:34 pm »

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Orion Crew Module being removed from container at the Lockheed Martin facility in Denver

http://twitter.com/#!/Orioncrewmodule

gladiator1332 · « **Reply #204 on:** 02/23/2011 12:41 pm »

Quote from: Ronsmytheiii on 02/16/2011 05:34 pm

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Orion Crew Module being removed from container at the Lockheed Martin facility in Denver

http://twitter.com/#!/Orioncrewmodule

Hey! That's a spacecraft!

Thanks for sharing.

JosephB · « **Reply #205 on:** 03/17/2011 09:30 pm »

Anyone know if the heat shield has been installed?

Ronsmytheiii · « **Reply #206 on:** 03/21/2011 07:41 pm »

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Visitors get a glimpse of the first Orion crew module at Lockheed Martin Vertical Test Facility

http://twitter.com/#!/Orioncrewmodule

Ronsmytheiii · « **Reply #207 on:** 03/21/2011 07:47 pm »

Also:

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Lockheed Martin opens 44,000-sq-ft Space Operations Simulation Center in Denver.

http://twitter.com/#!/Orioncrewmodule

Jason1701 · « **Reply #208 on:** 03/21/2011 07:55 pm »

Can anyone tell me what's happening in Ron's pics?

apace · « **Reply #209 on:** 03/21/2011 08:10 pm »

Lockheed Martin’s Stepping Stones mission concepts: how to get humans from low Earth orbit to the moons of Mars http://tinyurl.com/494wxgb

Additional information by LM:
http://www.lockheedmartin.com/news/press_releases/2011/0321_ss_orion.html

Lars_J · « **Reply #210 on:** 03/21/2011 08:18 pm »

I'm kind of shocked to see the pictures of the 44,000-sq-ft simulation center. I was not aware that people build such giant *mechanical* simulators for a relatively simple docking approach to ISS. (And it's not even accurate - PMA won't be used)

I thought that computer modeling would have taken over such simulators a LONG time ago. Does something similar even exist for Shuttle?

It seems like a giant waste.

apace · « **Reply #211 on:** 03/21/2011 08:21 pm »

Quote from: Lars_J on 03/21/2011 08:18 pm

I'm kind of shocked to see the pictures of the 44,000-sq-ft simulation center. I was not aware that people build such giant *mechanical* simulators for a relatively simple docking approach to ISS. (And it's not even accurate - PMA won't be used)

I thought that computer modeling would have taken over such simulators a LONG time ago. Does something similar even exist for Shuttle?

It seems like a giant waste.

It's not only for ISS nav, it's for all kind of navigation, read the PR link from my last message and click trough the images. They have already "mars" surfaces ready ;-)

Movie:
http://www.lockheedmartin.com/data/assets/ssc/Orion/video/ANewEraofExplorationMaster_640x360.wmv

Jorge · « **Reply #212 on:** 03/21/2011 08:50 pm »

Quote from: Lars_J on 03/21/2011 08:18 pm

I'm kind of shocked to see the pictures of the 44,000-sq-ft simulation center. I was not aware that people build such giant *mechanical* simulators for a relatively simple docking approach to ISS. (And it's not even accurate - PMA won't be used)

I thought that computer modeling would have taken over such simulators a LONG time ago. Does something similar even exist for Shuttle?

It seems like a giant waste.

It's needed to simulate actual orbital lighting conditions to test the VNS and docking camera. Not so much for the actual docking.

Spacely · « **Reply #213 on:** 03/21/2011 09:33 pm »

LM presentations actually look pretty solid. I don't doubt for a second that Orion (in a block II or, I assume, Mars orbit capable block III variety) could manage great science and exploration. Alas, none of their presentations mention how Orion will be launched into orbit and then how it will be launched out of LEO. Does anybody have any actual insight into if LM is banking on HLV, or if they're planning on fuel depots?

woods170 · « **Reply #214 on:** 03/22/2011 06:22 am »

Quote from: Lars_J on 03/21/2011 08:18 pm

I'm kind of shocked to see the pictures of the 44,000-sq-ft simulation center. I was not aware that people build such giant *mechanical* simulators for a relatively simple docking approach to ISS. (And it's not even accurate - PMA won't be used)

On the contrary: PMA's will be used. Orion will use the International Docking Standard (IDS). The Orion docking adapter is LIDS (Low Impact Docking System), an implementation of IDS.
The docking system on the PMA's is the Russian developed APAS (Androgynous Peripheral Attach System), currently in use for shuttle dockings. NASA had developed the APAS To LIDS Adapter System (ATLAS). This system will be attached to the current APAS system providing the PMA's with a LIDS compatible docking adapter. So, the PMA's currently in use for APAS dockings are not going anywhere. They will remain in use for future Orion dockings.
The word is that the first ATLAS adapter will be brought up to the ISS on an HTV in the 2013/2014 time frame.

http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2009/09/constellation-reviews-progress-of-lids-docking-system-for-orion/

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/01/04/220598/nasa-develops-new-docking-system-for-constellation.html

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #215 on:** 03/22/2011 06:51 am »

Quote from: woods170 on 03/22/2011 06:22 am

On the contrary: PMA's will be used. Orion will use the International Docking Standard (IDS). The Orion docking adapter is LIDS (Low Impact Docking System), an implementation of IDS.
The docking system on the PMA's is the Russian developed APAS (Androgynous Peripheral Attach System), currently in use for shuttle dockings. NASA had developed the APAS To LIDS Adapter System (ATLAS). This system will be attached to the current APAS system providing the PMA's with a LIDS compatible docking adapter. So, the PMA's currently in use for APAS dockings are not going anywhere. They will remain in use for future Orion dockings.
The word is that the first ATLAS adapter will be brought up to the ISS on an HTV in the 2013/2014 time frame.

http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2009/09/constellation-reviews-progress-of-lids-docking-system-for-orion/

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/01/04/220598/nasa-develops-new-docking-system-for-constellation.html

Didn't Jorge said that this was the plan about one or two years ago, but now the ISS team are looking for a direct LIDS-CBM adapter, and move the two PMAs to Node 3 as end storage places?

apace · « **Reply #216 on:** 03/22/2011 08:57 am »

Don't read too much into the pictures, also the Orion looks more like a paper/wood model for this media event than a real one for simulations. I'm sure, LM is capable enough to use the right adapters a soon as they need it ;-)

Jorge · « **Reply #217 on:** 03/22/2011 11:22 am »

Quote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 03/22/2011 06:51 am

Quote from: woods170 on 03/22/2011 06:22 am
On the contrary: PMA's will be used. Orion will use the International Docking Standard (IDS). The Orion docking adapter is LIDS (Low Impact Docking System), an implementation of IDS.
The docking system on the PMA's is the Russian developed APAS (Androgynous Peripheral Attach System), currently in use for shuttle dockings. NASA had developed the APAS To LIDS Adapter System (ATLAS). This system will be attached to the current APAS system providing the PMA's with a LIDS compatible docking adapter. So, the PMA's currently in use for APAS dockings are not going anywhere. They will remain in use for future Orion dockings.
The word is that the first ATLAS adapter will be brought up to the ISS on an HTV in the 2013/2014 time frame.

http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2009/09/constellation-reviews-progress-of-lids-docking-system-for-orion/

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/01/04/220598/nasa-develops-new-docking-system-for-constellation.html
Didn't Jorge said that this was the plan about one or two years ago, but now the ISS team are looking for a direct LIDS-CBM adapter, and move the two PMAs to Node 3 as end storage places?

That's correct. ATLAS is no longer the plan.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #218 on:** 03/22/2011 03:18 pm »

Anyone noticed Orion is on the front page (just below Lybia) on Fox News?

Strangely, you click on the story and you get some political nonsense that has nothing to do with it, and the abstract is "NASA, Lockheed Martin unveil the Orion space capsule — the next giant leap in human space exploration" - as if this is something new.

The slideshow also includes very old Constellation photos and land landing

MarsMethanogen · « **Reply #219 on:** 03/22/2011 03:56 pm »

Living in Denver, I, too, was a bit puzzled when I overheard on the TV News this morning something to this effect. I had the same reaction. It appears that it's releated to the "ribbon-cutting" of the new test facility mentioned in this and other threads. Here is a link and scroll down to the "Featured Business Video" section for the TV spot. I'll let the video/audio speak for itself.

http://www.9news.com/