Author Topic: New Vision for Space Exploration (Read 593 times)

xNOVAx · « **on:** November 15, 2006, 06:30:54 PM »

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Now this is what I'm talkin about.. Look at the full report Pages 43 and 44..

Sandman · « **Reply #1 on:** November 15, 2006, 06:34:10 PM »

What exactly were you talkin' about?

xNOVAx · « **Reply #2 on:** November 15, 2006, 06:37:33 PM »

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Originally posted by Sandman
What exactly were you talkin' about?

Figure of speech man.. I just think this is pretty cool.

Sandman · « **Reply #3 on:** November 15, 2006, 06:39:52 PM »

I'm just trying to figure out the cool part without downloading a 9mb PDF.

DiabloTX · « **Reply #4 on:** November 15, 2006, 06:46:13 PM »

Manned Exploration Transition (2004-2016)
Lunar Return Missions (2012-2020)
Manned Lunar Surface Missions (2016-2020)
Lunar Resource Development Utilizing Mars Class Hardware (2020-2030)
Manned Mars Missions Utilizing Lunar Resources (2024-2030)

I think that's what he's talking about.

xNOVAx · « **Reply #5 on:** November 15, 2006, 06:50:01 PM »

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Originally posted by DiabloTX
Manned Exploration Transition (2004-2016)
Lunar Return Missions (2012-2020)
Manned Lunar Surface Missions (2016-2020)
Lunar Resource Development Utilizing Mars Class Hardware (2020-2030)
Manned Mars Missions Utilizing Lunar Resources (2024-2030)

I think that's what he's talking about.

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Well yeah there's that.. But just look at the configuration of that cargo vehicle.. 4 Shuttle SRBs, 2 Shuttle Main Tanks, a Saturn V base. The thing would be able to put more than 1000 metric tons into Low Earth Orbit and 200-500 metric tons to the moon.. Incredible.

rpm · « **Reply #6 on:** November 15, 2006, 06:54:38 PM »

That's a heck of a lifting vehicle, but I'd like to see the updated reusable spacecraft.

jigsaw · « **Reply #7 on:** November 15, 2006, 06:56:43 PM »

You know you've been studying too long when this...

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Lunar Resource Development Utilizing Mars Class Hardware (2020-2030)

Looks like this...

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Lunar Resource Development Utilizing Muscle Cars (2020-2030)

... at a glance.

Meatwad · « **Reply #8 on:** November 15, 2006, 06:58:35 PM »

Are those boosters or ICBM's?

xNOVAx · « **Reply #9 on:** November 15, 2006, 06:58:43 PM »

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Originally posted by rpm
That's a heck of a lifting vehicle, but I'd like to see the updated reusable spacecraft.

Check the report on their site.. It shows the config for their version of the Crew Vehicle which for the most part would be reusable.

I also heard that NASA was having some design trouble with the Ares I rocket.

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DiabloTX · « **Reply #10 on:** November 15, 2006, 06:59:49 PM »

Originally posted by DiabloTX
Lunar Resource Development Utilizing Muscle Cars (2020-2030)

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Yeah, I am actually working on that one right now. Miss Melba Toast.

Chairboy · « **Reply #11 on:** November 15, 2006, 07:17:31 PM »

The 5 segment SRB is interesting. With an actual escape rocket system, I guess I can see it being used for manned spaceflight. Too bad the Challenger crew didn't have that as an option.

Re-using Apollo data where possible is smart, this thing might actually fly.

xNOVAx · « **Reply #12 on:** November 15, 2006, 07:19:55 PM »

Notice this report is not from NASA.. I think this is all hypothetical at this point, but cool none the less. It makes alot of sense taking a closer look at what's written about it.

Chairboy · « **Reply #13 on:** November 15, 2006, 07:38:22 PM »

Oh, this report itself is not gonna go anywhere. It appears to use Saturn IIIC components for the first stage, and that's not gonna happen. I was thinking about the actual Ares setup that uses the 5 seg SRB.

The Magnum, er, Ares 5 is nifty too.

nirvana · « **Reply #14 on:** November 15, 2006, 08:15:16 PM »

I think all new space technology is cool. I always thought the moon missions had the best looking launch vehicles, not that there's anything wrong with the Shuttle.