what will happen to nasa,and why will there be no more space flights,does that mean for civilians too?If were suposed to be studying space,what will we do then?
2007-07-24 05:29:23 · 7 answers · asked by will79601 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Well,I don't know about that,but I don't think that will happen.
2007-07-24 05:32:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Orion spacecraft will be (hopefully) flying by that time; replacing the shuttle. Orion has been described as an Apollo capsule on steroids, taking as many as 8 people up at a time, and can perform flights to the space station as well as to the moon.
The shuttles first flew in 1981, although the first to fly was Columbia, which was destroyed a few years ago. Atlantis is the oldest shuttle still flying, and I believe it made it's first flight in 1985 or 86, which makes it more than 20 years old.
2007-07-24 05:43:24 · answer #2 · answered by quantumclaustrophobe 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Some people above are close to the answer but not quite right.
NASA is cancelling the Space Shuttle program in 2010 after the ISS is completed.
The Space Shuttle, however, is not the only way to get into space. NASA uses Delta and other rocket systems to launch satellites into orbit.
NASA is also developing the Constellation Program which will be our next step in manned space flight. It will consist of a dual rocket system (2 seperate rockets) names Ares I and Ares V (Ares is a pseudonym for Mars). Which gives you an idea of their future goals.
The first manned Ares test flights are scheduled to begin in 2014 and manned Moon missions are scheduled to begin by 2020. However, due to funding or other issues these dates may change.
Until the Ares program is up and running, the US will work jointly with the Russia to launch men (and women) into space to work and stay on the ISS. Russia's R-1 powered Soyuz capsules will be sufficient in keeping a manned ISS up and running until the US implements the Ares rockets into normal use.
Ares I will be the crew launch vehicle and its sole purpose will be to transport a manned capsule (similar to Apollo) into orbit. Ares V will be a heavy lift vehicle capable of taking large loads to orbit which will include everything that will be required to send the crew capsule on its way to the Moon.
2007-07-24 06:46:57 · answer #3 · answered by AresIV 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Who told you that's the last shuttle flight? We're scheduled to put another man (or possibly a woman, I guess) on the moon at 2014. However, that's likely to get pushed back a few years, since NASA doesn't have as much money as they used to get. And, the really exciting news, the first manned spacecraft to Mars is scheduled for 2030! But then again, with budget cuts, war, and so many other unpleasant things, I'd guess that gets moved back, too. :)
2007-07-24 06:26:59 · answer #4 · answered by BonJoviFan 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I have read online, but cannot acquire the link that NASA will stop in 2010 with manned missions, but will carry on with unmanned missions. Than a few years later i think around 2020 they will start back up with manned missions and head back to the moon.
2007-07-24 05:47:15 · answer #5 · answered by scoobs15 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NASA is building a new rocket to take the place of the Shuttle.
2007-07-24 06:30:12 · answer #6 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They will probably use the Orion spacecraft they are planning on using.
2007-07-24 05:57:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋