Since we had a launch today, figured that it would a good subject to talk about.

http://www.answers.com/topic/crew-exploration-vehicle

Looks like they are starting the design process to get rid of the Shuttle fleet (much needed IMO). The goal from what I read is to get us back to the moon and possibly to Mars with this design.

So ...... what do you think?

Should we stick with a lifting body design (like the shuttle) or should we go back to the orginal proven design of the rockets?

DISCLAIMER: Yes...I am a geek. I love the talk of space travel. I guess I watched Star Wars too many times. heheheheh