DIRECT 2.0 - Transistion from Space Shuttle

Info: http://www.directlauncher.com/
The Jupiter series of rockets is a cheaper, faster and more flexible approach to putting man back on the moon. This video shows the modifications required to transition the Space Shuttle hardware to the Jupiter-120 rocket.

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Science & Technology

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• direct
• jupiter
• space
• shuttle
• rocket
• moon

[tjohn6041]

Kind of curious, should we trust our space program to a group who claim theirs is a safer product and yet cannot even name the abort system correctly? At 0:36 it specifically is labelled MLAS Abort system, while clearly showing the abort tower. And MLAS means Max Launch Abort System, so they essentially said Max Launch Abort System Abort System. BTW don't make me go into the technical issues with DIRECT (i.e Tank volume is only enough for suborbital flights, RS-68s not rated for that long.

[extracrispy75]

@tjohn6041

This video is old now. Direct 3.0 is the current version. The J246 configuration is now one of two remaining options being considered by NASA now that Constellation is dead in the water. The other option would continue work on the 5-seg SRBs, creating a stretched version. Regardless, the Direct philosophy (maximum re-use) has in fact won the day.

[Tyrannobeast]

I've always been fascinated by the DIRECT plan, and I have always thought that it could be a great plan for future space exploration. However, Challenger showed that horizontally stacked vehicles are not as safe as vertically stacked, which is why I'm currently in support of the Constellation Program. On the other hand, DIRECT could be a good method to keep the United States in space until Ares starts launching, so I'm kind of both ways. I'd like for DIRECT to hold us over to the Ares flights.

[extracrispy75]

THe Jupiter rocket is bertically stacked. Charlie Bolden is currently reviewing Heavy Lift alternatives and a Jupiter-like, shuttle derived, vertically stacked launcher is his favorite "sources say"

Ares 1 is dead. There may be a few more 1-X type flights to test the 5-seg SRB though.

[evinado1]

Can someone explain to me the differences between DIRECT and the current SLS plan? I read on the DIRECT page a while ago they considered the SLS architecture a win for them but they have since taken down their web page. Is this because they got what they wanted or did I read that wrong?

To reiterate: are we now essentially building Jupiter Direct or not?

[carpenoctemcarpediem]

what is Jupiter's maximum payload?

[Tyrannobeast]

I meant that the boosters are attached to the side. While NASA greatly improved the safety of side-mounted boosters, it's still an unnecessary risk for a human payload. And judging by the current actions by Congress to help with the Ares Program, I think the Ares-1 could have a definite future ahead of it.

[bestuzername]

I'm a big supporter - I think this is awesome.

[JephN]

There needs to be more exposure to this design. I've been a fan of Direct for about two years now. Thanks for uploading this! Can't wait to see DIRECT 3.0 after the ISDC presentations!

5/5

[estonski]

great idea we will go to the moon back with it and to the ISS and when the jupiter direct 232 will get us to the mars(hopefuli):)