http://www.popularmechanics.com/_mobile/science/space/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-dream-chaser-americas-next-space-plane-16610110?click=pm_news
Quote from: newpylong on 03/21/2014 12:21 amhttp://www.popularmechanics.com/_mobile/science/space/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-dream-chaser-americas-next-space-plane-16610110?click=pm_newsThat article says Dream Chaser has more pressurized volume than SpaceShuttle.
Quote from: guckyfan on 03/21/2014 05:18 amQuote from: newpylong on 03/21/2014 12:21 amhttp://www.popularmechanics.com/_mobile/science/space/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-dream-chaser-americas-next-space-plane-16610110?click=pm_newsThat article says Dream Chaser has more pressurized volume than SpaceShuttle.I find that *very* difficult to believe.
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/shuttle/reference/basics/orbit.html74.3 cubic metershttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_Chaser16 cubic metersThough the second source isn't exactly concrete it doesn't appear close.
http://www.dream-space.fr/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2013-2399-m.jpgNot sure if anyone here has seen this. Looks like the damage is being repaired (pic is likely from a while back).
As each composite structure is completed, it will then be shipped to Lockheed Martin’s facility in Fort Worth, Texas, for assembly and final inspection before being released to SNC.
Quote from: Chris Bergin on 03/25/2014 05:22 pm As each composite structure is completed, it will then be shipped to Lockheed Martin’s facility in Fort Worth, Texas, for assembly and final inspection before being released to SNC.Reading that, including Michoud in the production process seems very inefficient. LM has ample composite manufacturing capability in Fort Worth for its military aircraft productions. The only value added by Michoud is probably political.
Reading that, including Michoud in the production process seems very inefficient. LM has ample composite manufacturing capability in Fort Worth for its military aircraft productions. The only value added by Michoud is probably political.
How many DC's is LM building? Will they store the tooling when there done with this "block" at Michaud?
Reading the latest presser - does LM own the tooling for the DC: "for assembly and final inspection before being released to SNC."?