To: anymouse
FWIW, there was a larger gap between the last Apollo flight (1975) and the first Shuttle flight (1981) than is currently planned with the Shuttle-to-CEV transition. Plus, the CEV is conceptually a much easier design than the Shuttle. Of course, NASA paperwork requirements are insane these days, so who knows what will really happen.
13 posted on
02/16/2006 3:31:27 PM PST by
MikeD
(We live in a world where babies are like velveteen rabbits that only become real if they are loved.)
To: MikeD
Of course, NASA paperwork requirements are insane these days, so who knows what will really happen. I think you know, but don't want to say. NASA still does extremely well in areas where politicians aren't heavily involved. Unfortunately, the new manned programs will draw the politicians like flies on crap.
26 posted on
02/16/2006 11:18:21 PM PST by
Moonman62
(Federal creed: If it moves tax it. If it keeps moving regulate it. If it stops moving subsidize it)
To: MikeD; KevinDavis; Brett66; Frank_Discussion; anymouse
No kidding. Ever work a manned mission? The flight rules fill books upon books.
I am not advocating tossing safety out the window. However, if we had saddled the development of aviation the way we do space, I am not sure passenger travel would yet be the norm.
30 posted on
02/17/2006 7:48:14 AM PST by
RadioAstronomer
(Senior member of Darwin Central)
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