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NASA in talks for Japanese spacecraft
Chofu, Japan (UPI) Jul 20, 2008 NASA officials have begun negotiations to purchase a transfer spacecraft from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, a Japanese newspaper reports. The Yomiuri Shimbun said Sunday the U.S. space agency wants to buy several H-2 Transfer Vehicles, a series of unmanned cargo craft, from its Japanese counterpart to eventually replace its own shuttle model. The current model of National Aeronautics and Space Administration space shuttles is due to be retired in 2010. If the two sides can reach agreement, it would mark the largest contract deal in the 50-year history of Japan's space program. The Japanese craft is being designed by a group of manufacturers, including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. The H-2B vehicle that would be used to launch it also is under development. The Shimbun said the advanced spacecrafts would be used to deliver supplies to the International Space Station, which both the United States and Japan are helping support. Related Links Rocket Science News at Space-Travel.Com
NASA Plans To Test Space Shuttle Replacement In Spring 2009
Washington (RIA Novosti) Jul 07, 2008NASA is planning to conduct in spring 2009 the first test flight of a new carrier rocket with an advanced launch vehicle to replace the outdated space shuttle, the U.S. space agency said in a statement. |
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