The Apollo II Second Generation Lunar Exploration System includes the direct landing spacecraft which consists of cargo command module, service module, and landing module. The landing module is also capable of being used as the Lunar Landing Vehicle (LLV) for landing unmanned cargos consisting of shelter modules such as the Lunar Occupancy Payload and other cargo in support of lunar surface operations. High energy cryogenic propellants are utilized to permit direct landing, manned, or logistic missions with use of a single Saturn V class booster. In last year's studies, the LLV was configured for maximum payload and with consideration for the direct three-man landing and return mission. Light weight and low vehicle height above the lunar surface at touchdown were major objectives. Logistic cargos of more than 27,000 pounds landed on the Moon were achieved within the single Saturn V boost capability. For the manned mission, the lunar take-off weight was determined to be 28,000 pounds ready for the return-to-Earth portion of the mission. The command module utilized was an advanced light-weight design weighing 10,000 pounds including supporting subsystems. Cryogenic oxygen/hydrogen propulsion was again used for maximum propulsion efficiency. Study of the Lunar Occupancy Payload was also accomplished last year. This module was configured to serve as an early lunar shelter or outpost station or as a basic module of an integrated base module complex. Single and dual compartment versions, as well as special mission versions, were studied.


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    Titel :

    Apollo 2 Second Generation Lunar Exploration System Studies CFY 1963


    Beteiligte:

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1963-10-01


    Medientyp :

    Sonstige


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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