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MarkStanaway
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<p>It looks like the Russians and Europeans have decided not to co-operate on the development of the Advanced Crew Transport System (ACTS) according to this report from Anatoly Zak on the Russianspaceweb.</p><p>http://www.russianspaceweb.com/</p><p>The Europeans have decided to stick with the ATV which is already adapted for launch by Ariane 5 as a basis for any future manned space effort. I don't hold out much hope for this being approved at the next European ministers meeting which is scheduled for this month given the current financial uncertainty. These meetings are only held every three years so it may be 2011 before any decision is made on this matter.</p><p>A great disappointment! </p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>