Still Waters Posted May 5, 2011 #1 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Europe and the US could be building a spaceship together later this decade.It is one of the ideas being considered as Europe ponders the next evolution of its ATV orbital freighter. The sophisticated robotic vessel is used to transport up to 7.5 tonnes of supplies to the space station, but only three more units are in production. Europe is now looking to develop a derivative of the ship and a joint venture with the Americans on a future vessel is being discussed. The European Space Agency's Director General, Jean-Jacques Dordain, said the new concept must leverage the capabilities of the existing vehicle, such as its automatic rendezvous and docking technology, but that its precise role was up for debate. He wants the broad concept laid out by the autumn so that he can present it to Esa member states for consideration. Read more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Persia Posted May 6, 2011 #2 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Europe and the US could be building a spaceship together later this decade. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-13286238 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Greenman Posted May 6, 2011 #3 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Good idea, thanks for posting, Water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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