Examines the potential of dual-purposing an ascent vehicle for both Moon and Mars missions. Finds similarities in V, thrust, crew cabin, and power/thermal subsystem requirements. Tighter mass budgets for Mars vs. Moon mission. Potential challenges that need more detailed design and analysis to answer.
Parametric Assessment of Lunar and Mars Ascent Vehicle Synergy
2020
16 pages
Report
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Englisch