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Con SpaceX in partenza in pompa magna, quelli di Boeing/Lockheed non saranno (spero per loro) così sciocchi da non fare qualche “ottimizzazione” dei costi per arrivare al lancio nel 2020
Se stoppano SLS è la fine di ULA anche
ULA non riceve un dollaro da SLS. Anzi, l’eventuale cancellazione di SLS prospererebbe a ULA, qualcosa potrebbe essere lanciato anche con OmegA.
Questa è la teoria
Ma se chiudono SLS Boeing, Northrop e Lockheed rimangono solo con il commerciale LEO (perché di scientifico si fa sempre meno e con meno soldi) e allora sono c…amari contro SpX/BO
Se invece lo tengono in piedi ci pagano gli stipendi a tutti…
Buzz
3 Ottobre 2019, 6:56am
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Nessuno ha parlato di stoppare SLS, anzi…
The Space Launch System [SLS], Orion multi-purpose crew vehicle, and Exploration ground systems are all critical infrastructure for the development and sustainment of the Nation’s human exploration goals. These investments will enable the human exploration of space beyond low-Earth orbit, and provide flexibility for a variety of mission destinations including the Moon and Mars. The Committee provides: $2,585,900,000 for SLS of which $300,000,000 is provided for concurrent Exploration Upper Stage [EUS] development and procurement; $1,406,700,000 for Orion; and $590,000,000 for Exploration Ground Systems. These funding levels reflect consistent programmatic funding to ensure the earliest possible crewed launch of SLS, as well as prepare for future science and crewed missions. NASA’s Exploration Systems Development is made up of distinct, but equally important pieces: the SLS heavy-lift launch vehicle and its propulsion systems, Orion, and the supporting ground systems that process and enable the launch of these vehicles. If any of these activities are delayed, then the entire exploration enterprise of launching humans beyond low-Earth orbit by NASA is also hindered. Therefore, it is important to view these programs as part of a complete system and to budget accordingly so that the Nation can advance its exploration goals.
E ancora:
Cambiando discorso, vedo con piacere che vanno avanti sul nucleare per l’esplorazione:
Nuclear Propulsion.—NASA is continuing its work to develop the foundational technologies and advance low-enriched uranium nuclear thermal propulsion systems that can provide significantly faster trip times for crewed missions than non-nuclear options. Not less than $100,000,000 is for the development of nuclear thermal propulsion, of which not less than $70,000,000 shall be for the design of a flight demonstration by 2024 for which a multi-year plan is required. Within 180 days of the enactment of this act, NASA, in conjunction with other relevant Federal departments and agencies shall submit a multi-year plan that enables a demonstration no later than 2024 and describes future missions and propulsion and power systems enabled by this capability.
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