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(Posted by Fuji on the NASASpaceflight forum.)
The intent is to reduce the cost by "50%."
The configuration seems to have some radical changes, such as it being shorter than the original HTV. There is still a pressurized cargo section at the front of the spacecraft, but unpressurized cargo is now attached at the rear. Instead of solar panels wrapping around the cylindrical structure, there are now folding solar paddles. Propulsion will solely consist of thruster blocks attached to the sides of the spacecraft.
It looks like HTV-R isn't the plan anymore.
The intent is to reduce the cost by "50%."
The configuration seems to have some radical changes, such as it being shorter than the original HTV. There is still a pressurized cargo section at the front of the spacecraft, but unpressurized cargo is now attached at the rear. Instead of solar panels wrapping around the cylindrical structure, there are now folding solar paddles. Propulsion will solely consist of thruster blocks attached to the sides of the spacecraft.
It looks like HTV-R isn't the plan anymore.
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