Ship called the CXV (Crew Transfer Vehicle)

[Flyboy]

I read an article in Popular Science about a ship called the CXV (Crew Transfer Vehicle). It is made by a company called t/Space. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about it. Any help is welcome.

 

[carp]

I understand that t/space is working on the project, but they will not make it. Lockheed or Boeing will manufacture it. I believe they want it to replace the space shuttle for transporting crews to the space station. I read somewhere that it can be launched from a carrier by booster rockets, and it is based on the discoverer capsule.

carp
PropulsionAccess.com

 

[FredGarvin]

Hey Carp. I just noticed your sig and took a look at that site. I will definitely be checking that out more closely.

 

[carp]

thanks
I'm trying to get some people to start sharing ideas over there b/c rocket engines/jet engines are my thing.

carp
PropulsionAccess.com

 

[FredGarvin]

Mine too...Are you in the business too or an enthusiast?

 

[carp]

Almost in the business...I'm a mechanical engineering student (not long until graduation). I'm trying to make connections in the propulsion field and learn everything I can.

carp
PropulsionAccess.com

 

[Astronuc]

Well, this the right forum here at PF.

Rocketdyne (now part of UTC's Pratt & Whitney Division) is major rocket motor manfuacturer.
http://www.pw.utc.com/prod_space.asp

ATK is a supplier of solid rockets.
http://www.atk.com/RocketMotors/rocketmotors_intro.asp

Aerojet is a supplier of solid and liquid rocket motors.
http://www.aerojet.com/capabilities/index.php

 

[Astronuc]

I read an article in Popular Science about a ship called the CXV (Crew Transfer Vehicle). It is made by a company called t/Space. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about it. Any help is welcome.

This is t/space's site - http://www.transformspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=projects.view&workid=CCD3097A-96B6-175C-97F15F270F2B83AA

t/space was one of several companies to provide concepts for future exploration - http://www.nasa.gov/missions/solarsystem/vision_concepts.html

On Sept. 1, 2004, NASA tapped 11 companies (list at left) to conduct preliminary concept studies for human lunar exploration and the development of the crew exploration vehicle.

I believe Lockheed-Martin got the CEV contract, so I don't know if t/space has funding from NASA or other sources.

Interesting article - NASA Internal Memo From Constellation Program Manager Jeff Hanley
http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=22553

 

[Flyboy]

it is based on the discoverer capsule.

I am curious what the Discoverer capsules are. I remeber hearing of the Corona series of spy satellites that used photographic film returned to Earth in a reentry capsule and were recovered in midair under a parachute. Are Discoverer and Corona the same capsule?

 

[carp]

try looking at this (even though it is wikipedia...)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corona_(satellite)

carp
PropulsionAccess.com

 

[LURCH]

I understand that t/space is working on the project, but they will not make it. Lockheed or Boeing will manufacture it. I believe they want it to replace the space shuttle for transporting crews to the space station. I read somewhere that it can be launched from a carrier by booster rockets, and it is based on the discoverer capsule.

carp
PropulsionAccess.com

It is also being built from the design phase up with the intention that it should be upgradable for trips to the Moon and eventually Mars.