miércoles, 1 de agosto de 2012

Dynetics in negotiations with NASA over using Apollo F1 engines for heavy lift

Dynetics in negotiations with NASA over using Apollo F1 engines for heavy lift:
The F-1 engine sent the Apollo Moon missions into space (Photo: NASA)
A legendary Space Age rocket engine that sent mankind to the Moon in 1969 may be brought back to power humanity’s return to that celestial body. Under a NASA request, Dynetics Inc of Huntsville, Alabama has submitted a proposal apparently studying the feasibility of reviving the F-1 rocket engine technology. Previously used to power the first stage of the Saturn V rocket that launched the Apollo missions to the Moon, it could now find use in NASA’s planned Space Launch System (SLS) due to enter service in 2017. .. Continue Reading Dynetics in negotiations with NASA over using Apollo F1 engines for heavy lift

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