This paper explores the impact of human Mars mission architecture decisions on the design and performance of a lander using the HIAD entry system: (a) Earth departure options, (b) Mars arrival options, (c) Entry Descent and Landing options.
Mission and Design Sensitivities for Human Mars Landers Using Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerators
2017
15 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Extraterrestrial Exploration , Space Launch Vehicles & Support Equipment , Aerodynamic brakes , Descent , Human factors engineering , Hypersonics , Inflatable structures , Manned mars missions , Solar electric propulsion , Structural design , Aerocapture , Atmospheric entry , Descent trajectories , Launching sites , Payloads , Reusable spacecraft