Those service platforms confuse me. Are they part of the MLP structure normally? Or are they just added and removed while in the VAB?
Omega supports upto 8xGEM SRBs. US design looks similar Deltas DSS with large LH tank at top, uses hydrazine RCS. Omega really deserves a bit more love, if it wasn't for Vulcan, New Glenn and SpaceX SS stealing all lime light, forum community would be lot more interested. Looks like four new large LVs will launch in 2021, Omega, Vulcan, Ariane6 and NG, any one of which would be exciting event but four in one year.NB Ariane6 is meant to launch in 2020 but Corona is likely to cause it to slip.
The article states that NG will be utilizing Firing Room 4 for launch operations. Isn’t #4 currently being used by SpaceX? Can it accommodate 2 different launch providers using 2 different pads? Not an exclusive lease I assume?