Waspie_Dwarf Posted July 2, 2014 #1 Share Posted July 2, 2014 NASA's Space Launch System Marks Progress as Core Stage Passes Critical Design Review NASA continues to make progress toward its next giant leap to send humans farther into the solar system than ever before, including to an asteroid and eventually to Mars.This week, the core stage for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) has passed its Critical Design Review -- a major milestone for the program which proves the first new design for America's next great rocket is mature enough for production. Read more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waspie_Dwarf Posted July 4, 2014 Author #2 Share Posted July 4, 2014 NASA and Boeing Sign Space Launch System Contract Agreement reached as core-stage critical design review closes HUNTSVILLE, Ala., July 2, 2014 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] has finalized a contract with NASA to develop the core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS), the most powerful rocket ever built and destined to propel America’s return to human exploration of deep space. The $2.8 billion contract validates Boeing’s earlier selection as the prime contractor on the SLS core stage, including the avionics, under an undefinitized contract authorization. In addition, Boeing has been tasked to study the SLS Exploration Upper Stage, which will further expand mission range and payload capabilities. The agreement comes as NASA and the Boeing team complete the Critical Design Review (CDR) on the core stage – the last major review before full production begins. Read more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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