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- Ares is the rocket portionNASA: Constellation Main
- Orion is the capsule, similar to the Apollo designNASA: Constellation Main
- Project name: ConstellationNASA: Constellation Main
- Set to launch in 2015BBC NEWS: Nasa 'Reviews Shuttle Shelf-Life'
- Will replace the current space shuttle, which will retire in 2010
- In development by NASA and Lockheed MartinLockheed Martin: Orion
- To be used for flights to the International Space Station, the Moon and MarsLockheed Martin: Orion
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NASA is developing a next-generation space shuttle named Ares-Orion. The shuttle project, named Constellation, is scheduled to take flight in 2015. The Ares-Orion will replace the current space shuttle, which is set to retire in 2010. Shuttle developer Lockheed Martin states that the shuttle will travel to the International Space Station, the Moon and Mars.Lockheed Martin: Orion
Delayed Launch?
In August of 2008, news sources reported that NASA was investigating the possibility of the current space shuttle operating past its scheduled retirement date of 2010. Michael Griffin, a NASA director, requested the study as an attempt to prepare for questions from the incoming U.S. President. Griffin has been critical of extending the shuttle's operation, stating that the money required to do so would take away from production of Ares-Orion.BBC NEWS: Nasa 'Reviews Shuttle Shelf-Life'-
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Ares Orion Questions
How will the Ares I-X proposal replace the Space Shuttle? 3 AnswersNo, Ares is not replacing the Space Shuttle. Ares I-X is just the first prototype of a new series of launchers designed to make the second attempt to the Moon, ... read more
Anyone else watch the Ares I-X lift off? 3 AnswersNo, I missed it! But I've seen footage. It's a big component of the future U.S. space program. If anyone else missed it, there's a good article on space.com: ... read more
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@Space_Pete nooooo they can't cancel ares!! what will Orion ride on then ,
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@astromad I don't think Orion will be cancelled, but Ares I & Ares V might be.
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@Space_Pete I wonder if they are going to cancel orion haven't herd anything since ares 1-X
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For the Orion/Ares, the launch tower will be on the mobile transporter, like it was in the Apollo/Saturn days.
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http://twitpic.com/pxh3x - The new mobile launch tower under construction for the Constellation (Ares/Orion) program.
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