SpaceX and Boeing received a contract for the capsule for astronauts – Interia

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SpaceX will receive 2.6; Boeing and $ 4.2 billion for the completion of manned capsules and transport astronauts to low Earth orbit.

SpaceX and Boeing for several years developed their projects manned.

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The Commercial Crew Transportation Capability would allow transport astronauts into orbit with the help of American spacecraft. Since the end of the shuttle program in 2011, NASA uses the services of the Russians, who are now demanding $ 70 million for the flight of one astronaut on board the Soyuz capsule.

SpaceX and Boeing for several years developed their projects manned, Dragonridera and the CST-100. Both capsules will be able to provide on board the International Space Station to 7 astronauts. In return, NASA will be able to take care of the development of the SLS rocket and Orion capsule used for flights beyond low Earth orbit. Capsules of both companies have obtained certification NASA to flight operations in 2017. Previously, we see orbital test program both capsules. SpaceX announced the first manned flight Dragonridera next year.
Contrary to some media information, the current geopolitical situation did not affect the start of the program CCtCap. Active implemented as part of the Commercial Crew Program is developed since 2009. On the final decisions, however, could affect the Ukrainian crisis. The capsule CST-100 will be flown on the Atlas V rocket that uses the Russian RD-180 engines. Dragonrider will wynoszony Falcon 9 rocket, built by SpaceX also.
The big loser is the Sierra Nevada Corporation and its design mini-shuttle Dream Chaser. He also had to be wynoszony using the Atlas V rocket on the other hand, the SNC signed an agreement with the German and the Japanese space agency to use the Dream Chaser, when Boeing publicly announced that it intends to continue the project if it does not receive more money.
Won SpaceX and Boeing is seen as a compromise between the companies of the so-called. New and Old Space. Boeing projects are expensive and slowly realized, however, the corporation can boast many years of experience. This feat is not just a novel SpaceX, which is seen as an emerging, but still inexperienced player in the space.