Orion by pixeltek
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The contract went to Lockheed-Martin, just a few weeks back. The next day I had finished this. The image depicts the Lunar orbiter and command capsule in orbit around the moon. Seven people, I believe, will be on board of this slick modern version of the Apollo capsule. Elements of the current space shuttle will be part of the boosters that carry it and the lander to the Moon. I say, it's about high time.
Comments (4)
Very nice Job! I agree, they need to go back. Did you base this on a actual concept design Nasa is using or is this your own idea?
Since you asked. This is the exact concept as visualized and sold to NASA at this point in time. The capsule will be fairly close to this, the lander is still to be detailed, and the launch vehicle will be derived from Shuttle booster and engine design, but changes are possible anywhere. There are still years of test and development ahead. For more information go here: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/wms/findPage.do?dsp=fec&ci=17675&rsbci=21&fti=0&ti=0&sc=400 Clickable links and additional images are on my website: http://www.cosmic-pearl.com Karl
An excellent image, and very fascinating news about future interest in the moon.
I had to upload an edit here. While I was not watching Lockheed redesigned the equipment module. I used their (NASA derived) background and rebuilt the vehicle. Updated in LW 9.3 and rendered in FRime 3.01 - 10/07.