Hmmm, Gerst just seemed to imply that EM-1 would be unmanned? Has this always been the case? Or perhaps I misunderstand.
They've had years and years on this vehicle, and it was too heavy for Ares 1. Now it's currently too heavy for EM-2 on SLS?
Quote from: Chris Bergin on 01/16/2013 04:18 pmThey've had years and years on this vehicle, and it was too heavy for Ares 1. Now it's currently too heavy for EM-2 on SLS?It's not too heavy for SLS, the primary problem is the parachute load, AFAIK.
Main engine (OME), and some other elements like network cards will be from NASA for integration.Still a bit shocked by Mark's almost defeatist answer on Orion mass. "Got to be aggressive. It's not easy."
ESA budget number questions at the moment.