Table Of ContentProgram Background; Exploration Space Architecture Study (ESAS); Ares Launch Vehicles; Orion - Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV); Lunar Surface Access Module (LSAM); Lunar Precursor Robotic Program (LPRP); Acronyms.
SynopsisProject Constellation is NASA's initiative to develop a replacement for the aging Space Shuttle. It's main goal is to provide spacecraft for returning to the Moon by the year 2020. This Pocket Space Guide, #9 in the series, gives the background information on how the program was formed and what it is destined to accomplish. Details are given for all of the elements of the Project Constellation, from the Lunar Precursor Robotic Program to the Orion spacecraft, Ares launch vehicles, and the Lunar Surface Access Module. Project Constellation is realizing President Bush's "Vision" for space and this book chronicles the progress and outlines the plans for tomorrow., Written by a longtime reporter on space exploration, this guide takes an in-depth look at Project Constellation, the bold new initiative designed to bring America's space exploration program into the 21st century. The new space age will combine hard-won experience and modern spacecraft and launch systems with the dedication and professionalism that have long been foundational to human space exploration. This Pocket Space Guide invites the reader into the world of Project Constellation., Written by a long-time reporter on space exploration,this guide takes an in-depth look at ProjectConstellation, the bold new initiative designed to bringAmerica's space exploration program into the 21stcentury. The new space age will combine hard-wonexperience and modern spacecraft and launch systems withthe dedication and ......