NASA selects contractors: t/space is out

[nacnud]

It's still my job. I've worked out a great two axis graphical method for remembering sugar and milk ratios so I don't forget which cup has what in it. Though I still need to find a way of utilizing the third dimension for strength of beverage.<br /><br />I think it's time for a new job.<br />

 

[rubicondsrv]

TLAD=Trapeze Lanyard Air Drop <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[yree]

"The lockheed and Boeing proposals are just so alike that it's ridiculous."<br /><br />How so? To my knowledge -- no one outside NASA has seen the Boeing/Northrup proposal yet. However, the best guess is that it's still a capsule-based system. The LM proposal is designed around a lifting body. They could not be much more different than that and still be designed for the same goal. If that's not different enough -- what exactly were you looking for to differentiate the two?<br /><br />On another note -- who all submitted a proposal for the CEV? t/Space did not -- making this whole thread a bit ridiculous. They submitted an independent (and unsolicited) proposal for what they're calling the CXV which is a craft they made up on their own. It doesn't meet the requirements for the CEV -- nor was it meant to. Beyond that -- who else submitted bids? If no one did, then who else could have won except Lockmart/Boeing?"<br /><br />Andrews Space & Technology <br /><br />Crew Exploration Vehicle<br />As part of NASA's Exploration Initiative, Andrews Space is undertaking a study examining design concepts for a Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV).<br /><br />Andrews Space has proposed a CEV architecture that exploits existing hardware, facilities, and launch vehicles. The Point of Departure (POD) CEV is a reusable 4-person reentry vehicle and an expendable service module. For missions beyond LEO, a common Orbital Transfer Vehicle is used.<br />http://www.andrews-space.com/en/corporate/CEV(200411).htm<br /><br />

 

[mrmorris]

<font color="yellow">"As part of NASA's Exploration Initiative, Andrews Space is undertaking a study examining design concepts for a Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV)."</font><br /><br />I know they were one of the teams that submitted preliminary proposals back in March, along with Draper/MIT, Orbital Sciences, Raytheon, SAIC, Shafer, and Spacehab -- but did they submit a final proposal in May? The link you gave doesn't say, and the last press release from them regarding the CEV is from April first (not a particularly auspicious date... <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> ).