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I heard somewhere that NASA is going back to the old days with space capsules and such because of the expense and other problems that the space shuttle is having. is that true?
It is true. I am an engineer working on one of the two larger industry teams that is bidding on the Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV). NASA is the one dictating what the shape (Outer Mold Line or OML) is going to be. But it is going to be a much larger capsule than Apollo.Universe_Man said:I heard somewhere that NASA is going back to the old days with space capsules and such because of the expense and other problems that the space shuttle is having. is that true?
The "End of the Space Shuttle" refers to the decision made by NASA in 2011 to retire the Space Shuttle program, after 30 years of operation.
NASA decided to end the Space Shuttle program due to a combination of budget constraints, safety concerns, and the desire to focus on newer and more advanced space exploration technologies.
The Space Shuttle program had many major accomplishments, including launching and repairing satellites, conducting experiments in microgravity, and constructing the International Space Station. The Space Shuttle also played a crucial role in the Hubble Space Telescope repair missions.
After the end of the Space Shuttle program, NASA has been focusing on developing new spacecraft and technologies for human spaceflight, including the Orion spacecraft and the Space Launch System. Private companies like SpaceX and Boeing have also been working on developing spacecraft for human spaceflight.
It is possible that there will be another program like the Space Shuttle in the future, but it may look very different from the Space Shuttle program. NASA and other space agencies are constantly working on developing new and innovative ways to explore space, and it is likely that we will see new and advanced spacecraft in the future.