Altair (LSAM)

Altair (LSAM) [NASA]

Altair (LSAM, Lunar Surface Access Module) is the new lunar lander designed to operate with the Orion (CEV) space capsule fur NASAs return to the moon under project Constellation.

In February 2010, the development was cancelled.

Nation: USA
Type / Application: Crewed spacecraft
Operator: NASA
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Satellite COSPAR Date LS Launch Vehicle Remarks
Altair 1 (LSAM 1) - cancelled CCK Ares-5

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  • CCK =   NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA   USA

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