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<\/font>**ARES I \/ ORION LIVE UPDATE PAGES**<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n **ARES V \/ Mars Transport Vehicle (MTV) LIVE UPDATE PAGES**<\/font><\/em> <\/p>\n The stretching of the propellant tankage \u2013 by about five feet \u2013 will increase of the amount of additional capacity in the tanks by an estimated 11,650 pounds, whilst returning to the length of previous Upper Stage design for the DAC-1C vehicle design. Previously, the Upper Stage had the following capacities (rounded up): LH2 \u2013 74,500 gallons = 44,000 pounds. LOX \u2013 25,500 gallons = 242,250 pounds. Total propellant = 286,250 pounds. Now sources estimate that the change to the Upper Stage \u2013 with a common bulkhead \u2013 will result in the DAC-1C configuration moving to: LH2 \u2013 83,200 gallons = 49,000 pounds. LOX \u2013 26,200 gallons = 248,900 pounds. Total propellant = 297,900 pounds.<\/font><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The elimination of the intertank from the Upper Stage was initially used to save mass. The decision to instead translate the saving into larger propellant tanks will have a number of potential benefits. However, it is expected to have a slightly negative effect on the Upper Stage\u2019s initial acceleration, reducing it to around 0.6 G.<\/p>\n <\/font><\/p>\n The Upper Stage SRR conclusion on this current Design Cycle, which was delayed from the start of the year, is now expected to be completed by March at the earliest. The SRR was initially believed to be delayed due to a potential move to a 6.3 diameter Upper Stage option. That was recently dismissed as an option by Constellation. \u2018The Exploration Launch Office Chief Engineer, along with polling members of the TIM, recommended going with common bulkhead configuration due to the dry mass savings of 2,165 lbm needed to close the payload requirement,\u2019 noted Constellation\u2019s Steve Cook.<\/font><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2018On day two of the TIM, the US Chief Engineer presented a Risk assessment for the following three different configurations: Separate Tanks, Common Bulkhead with a 5.5-meter diameter, and a Common Bulkhead with a 6.3-meter diameter. <\/p>\n \u2018The high risks in performance estimate savings, schedule, and cost supported the TIM recommendation of not going forward with a 6.3-meter diameter design configuration.\u2019<\/p>\n <\/font><\/p>\n At around the same time as Constellation decided on lengthening the Upper Stage, ATK updated their figures that show the predicted weight of the 5-segment Solid Rocket Booster \u2013 which will be the first stage powerhouse for the Ares 1 Crew Launch vehicle \u2013 has dropped by around 10,000 pounds over recent months.<\/font><\/p>\n <\/i><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/font> <\/p>\n Vehicle interfaces for the DAC 1C version of Orion Ares \u2013 Jan 3. Ares I-1R Test Flight Plan (full outline) Presentation. Ares I-1 timeline and modification expanded info. Ares I troubleshooting latest. Ares I Reference Trajectory. Boeing\u2019s STS to Ares \u2013 Lessons Learned Presentation. Latest Ares I and Ares V baseline Configuration image and data. CLV DAC-1C (Changes to CLV Upper Stage). <\/p>\n <\/font><\/p>\n Ares I-1: Four Seg+Dummy \u2018Tuna Can\u2019 stage. Ascent Developmental Flight Test Presentation. CLV Pad 39B Handover Info and Latest. New images of CLV on top of new MLP and LUT. Lockheed Martin CEV\/Orion Updates. Constellation news updates. ATK figures on the 5-Seg Booster weight for CLV. CEV-CLV Design Analysis Cycle Review (DAC-2) Presentation. Constellation SRR updates. CLV Stick \u2013 Troubleshooting\/Alternatives\/Updates. New CEV Images (include abort mode). Flight Design and Dynamics Division CEV update. CLV Mono-propellant RCS system. CEV pressurisation system review. CLV\/CEV Configuration Images. The 2\u00d73 Seg SRB Crew Launch Vehicle Option Presentation\u2026plus more.<\/font><\/p>\n <\/i><\/em><\/p>\n <\/i><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n <\/em> **NASASpaceflight.com Job Opportunities**<\/em><\/font> <\/em><\/font><\/p>\n <\/em><\/font> NASA Constellation have decided to increase the propellant capacity of the Ares I Upper Stage tanks, despite moving to a common bulkhead design \u2013 which initially shortened the vehicle by 60 inches in length. 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L2 Resources For Ares I, V and Constellation:
Orion Launch Abort System (LAS) overview presentation \u2013 Jan 16. Major changes to Ares I Upper Stage \u2013 expansive details and data. Ares I\/Orion CxP 72031 Requirements Validation Matrix Information. Saturn Twang Test Video for use with Ares I-1R. CLV Umbilical Trade Matrix XLS. <\/font><\/p>\n
<\/font><\/p>\n90 Minute Video of Constellation all hands meeting. CLV TIM Meeting Information. CLV\/CaLV Infrastructure, Timelines and Information. Escape System Trade Study Presentation.<\/font><\/p>\n
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