Pelican Parts Forums - View Single Post - Def. off Topic, Shuttle ends in 2010, Thoughts?

tcar · 01-20-2010, 11:28 AM

Part of the reason:

The Shuttle can transport about 25 tons into space, the Ares V is projected to be able to transport 190 tons per flight. The Shuttle is VERY heavy relative to payload.

No 'external fuel tank' on the Ares V, either.