Chris Bergin - 15/8/2005 2:31 PMYes, there is another to come relevant to the 60 day study.
gladiator1332 - 3/9/2005 1:13 AMWhat is the projected release date for the 60 Day study?
gladiator1332 - 28/9/2005 2:17 PMHere is an interesting image:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d3/NASA_launch_vehicle_comparison.jpg
gyro2020 - 3/10/2005 12:45 AMQuotegladiator1332 - 28/9/2005 2:17 PMHere is an interesting image:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d3/NASA_launch_vehicle_comparison.jpgThat's got to be the Magnum then cause the Longfellow is taller than a Saturn V I think?
MKremer - 4/10/2005 12:30 AMIf they intend to continue to use the VAB for assembly (which it appears they're planning on) there will have to be an overall height limit (as long as the booster performance can be met).It will be interesting to see what type of modifications might be planned for the Mobile Launch Platforms - will they go back to an Apollo-like tower on the platform(s), or modify the fixed service structure and continue to leave the MLP's bare of any large towers?
For my money, I'd like a simple system where the rocket and payload are COMPLETELY pre-prepared inside the VAB, rolled out, simple connections are made to the fuel and electrical lines, and then it is launched within just a few days. But that'd be sensible and we all know that wouldn't do...
cwal - 7/10/2005 3:27 PMSince most of the shuttle facilities need modified to support the inline SDLV (the MLP's, the VAB, pads 39a & 39b), I hope someone plans for future expansion and designs everything to support a four SRB inline vehicle. The 109 ton payload of the two SRB vehicle is sufficient for a return to the moon but the extra payload of a four SRB vehicle would be VERY useful for a lunar base or manned Mars mission
JPL-Jones - 8/10/2005 2:20 AMI believe that will be the case. The biggest I've seen seperate to the AIAA document is a 4x5 seg SRB plus 4xSSME, in-line extended ET with payload upper and second stage holding 190 MT and 2x J2S (if I remember correctly) I think 190 MT was liberal on possible capability. Sure would be a monster.