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  • Crew Transfer Vehicle (CXV)(A different way for NASA to send humans to space)

    06/02/2005 8:23:30 PM PDT · by Brett66 · 7 replies · 571+ views
    T-Space ^ | 6/01/05 | t/space
    Crew Transfer Vehicle (CXV) The t/Space Crew Transfer Vehicle (CXV) is an innovative spacecraft capable of carrying 4-6 crew to the International Space Station or other low Earth orbit destinations for less than $20 million per flight. Based on the Discoverer and Corona capsules, the CXV utilizes a proven re-entry design to maximize safety and survivability of the crew. The CXV is launched into space on a two-stage booster released from a carrier aircraft, which enhances safety, performance, and flexibility. Preliminary design of the CXV and launch system is under way as part of t/Space's "Concept Exploration and Refinement" contract...