July 25, 2008

Calling ESAS, Ares, and Orion Into Question

Buzz Aldrin calls for reevaluation of NASA moon project, Orlando Sentinel

"NASA documents obtained by the Orlando Sentinel suggest that it will be years before the agency will know whether its proposed fixes will work. In the meantime, the documents say, new problems have arisen involving the design of Ares launch pad, the astronaut emergency escape system on Orion and the capsule's heat protection system.

A NASA report made public last week said the agency will probably not meet its own internal goal of launching the rocket in 2013, and may even miss its publicly stated goal of a launch by 2015. However, NASA officials publicly insist the 2015 date is still on track."


Posted by kcowing at July 25, 2008 11:41 AM
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I assume your question is rhetorical? Who are we to say when, where or what Dr Aldrin spends his time on?! Last time I checked, he was a private citizen, able to think, study and do as he pleases. Incidentally, he has also touted EELV Exploration Architectures in the past. Dr Aldrin wants ALL (sensible) options looked at, doesn't he?

Posted by: MATTHEW PAVLETICH at July 25, 2008 7:56 PM

He isn't. He wants the National Academy of Sciences panel to.

Posted by: Jeff at July 25, 2008 9:14 PM
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