Earlier studies carried out under this contract covered a wide range of lunar and Mars transportation options, and lunar rove concepts and technology needs. The current report discusses the activities conducted under Technical Directives 16 and 17. Mars transportation was addressed as well as a review and update of architectures and propulsion systems.
Space Transfer Concepts and Analyses for Exploration Missions, Phase 4
1993
141 pages
Report
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English
Extraterrestrial Exploration , Interplanetary spacecraft , Lunar spacecraft , Mars (Planet) , Orbit transfer vehicles , Spacecraft propulsion , Cargo spacecraft , Landing modules , Lunar roving vehicles , Space exploration , Space transportation , Spacecraft design , Propulsion system configurations , Propulsion system performance