[ I’m just saying that the Space Shuttle disasters will likely have an impact on how the NASA chiefs view their next choice. ]
I would even say that non-reusable capsules would be the best choice...
They are simple, could be stamped out quickly and remeber that they basically re-built the damned shuttle bvefore each mission anyways!
Maybe make the capsules so that your aviaonics and other expensive components can be pulled out, tested and then slotted into a fresh capsule each time with plenty of spares available. But the capsule itself and heat shield are all new each and every time and make assembly line fashion.
Unless you make your reusable space craft truly reusable with a minimum needs for maintainence between each flight you are wasting money have to rebuild the supposedly reusable craft each and every dang time...
We can build reusable spacecraft that do not require cost prohibitive refurbishment between missions.