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NASA and ULA weigh Centaur-based service module for Orion
Original: Remember how the Senate Launch System was the only vehicle capable of lifting the heavy Orion to the moon, but only to a
NASA's Space Launch System, derided by critics as the 'Senate Launch System', can lift the Orion capsule toward the Moon but only into a high lunar orbit rather than low orbit or the surface. NASA is now working with United Launch Alliance on a more powerful Centaur-based service module, alongside wider discussion of new Moon lander plans.
Why now: Ongoing debate over SLS's limitations and alternative architectures for returning astronauts to the Moon.
NASAUnited Launch AllianceOrionSpace Launch SystemCentaur
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- Remember how the Senate Launch System was the only vehicle capable of lifting the heavy Orion to the moon, but only to a high orbit? NASA is working with ULA on a more powerful Centuar based service module. And more moon lander news to the left https://… · HollyCo26588808@universeodon.com · 4
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