The Orbit Transfer Vehicle (OTV), representing the next generation of upper stages, has recently been studied in a Phase A concept definition study managed by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. The vehicle has been previously defined as strictly an orbit-to-orbit type transfer device. Recently its application to the task of lunar surface logistics was investigated. Transfer options to the surface were considered which included direct transfer, and transfer via lunar orbit as well as the L1 libration point. The subsystem modifications required to enable lunar landings were established for the following elements: aerobrake, main propulsion system, landing legs, primary structure, and avionics. It is concluded that the majority of the basic systems required for efficient transfer to the lunar surface are already contained in the OTV.
Applying the OTV to lunar logistics
1988-04-01
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Keine Angabe
Englisch
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