Viewgraphs on propulsion needs for lunar/Mars missions are presented. Topics covered include: lunar mission profile; lunar transfer vehicle/lunar excursion vehicle; launch vehicles for lunar missions; lunar outpost; Mars transfer operations; Mars mission vehicle in low earth orbit (LEO); mission vehicle commonality; mass comparison for reference missions; advanced propulsion; propulsion option size comparison; Mars transfer vehicle (MTV) propulsion option weights for mission favorable opportunities; propulsion options comparison; Mars transportation architecture options; tanker options for fully reusable systems; NTR 900 Isp staged tanks and engines; fully reusable cryogenic aerobraked system; NEP operated from high orbit; and nuclear safe orbit considerations.


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    Title :

    Propulsion Needs for Lunar/Mars Missions


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1990


    Size :

    20 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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