Latest / SpaceX Daily — Video Edition
Ep 58: NASA needing a heavier vehicle for ISS deorbit highlights why current Falcon-class lift…
SpaceX Daily NASA needing a heavier vehicle for ISS deorbit highlights why current Falcon-class lift falls short for large end-of-life missions. Top News Title: Falcon 9 Too Small for ISS Deorbit: NASA Must Procure Heavier Launch Vehicle NASA has determined that Falcon 9 payload capacity is insufficient to deliver the mass required for controlled ISS deorbit. The agency must therefore source a vehicle with greater lift capability for the final disposal maneuver. Reports indicate the deorbit hardware and propellant load exceed Falcon 9 performance margins even in expendable configuration. This…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.