yes, the partner...the delta-2 mission is going to the end. And there is no substitution for it in the ULA. Is there a chance that Orbital will be invited into the Alliance as the full partner. I think it will help ULA to Plug the gap due to the delta-2 retirement and maintain its position in the market of launch services.
Thank you, but in this case, does the ULA have a chance to take part in the program of delivery cargo to the ISS?
Quote from: vasin-456 on 03/27/2012 11:30 pm Thank you, but in this case, does the ULA have a chance to take part in the program of delivery cargo to the ISS? They will be flying CST-100 from Boeing and DC from Blue origin as well as OFT1 for the Orion program so yes.
Quote from: vasin-456 on 03/27/2012 11:30 pm Thank you, but in this case, does the ULA have a chance to take part in the program of delivery cargo to the ISS? Only if they team with a spacecraft supplier and they win a contract when the cargo service is re-competed.
Quote from: Jim on 03/28/2012 12:14 amQuote from: vasin-456 on 03/27/2012 11:30 pm Thank you, but in this case, does the ULA have a chance to take part in the program of delivery cargo to the ISS? Only if they team with a spacecraft supplier and they win a contract when the cargo service is re-competed. ULA could do this via buying into Orbital via the Stock market, however why would they?
ULA, with its extended record of reliability, would never slum to that of Orbital. The comparative advantages of each company are not complementary.