NASA study results concerning the launch vehicle options required to support the SEI First Lunar Outpost (FLO) missions are reviewed. The FLO requirements, single launch per mission and a capability of delivering 34.5 t to the lunar surface, dictate a launch vehicle capable of delivering approximatley 93 t to trans-lunar injection. Whether an NLS or a Saturn Y derived vehicle approach is utilized, the development of liquid LOX/RP boosters using F-1A engines will be required. The discussion covers the mission scenario, vehicle configurations, launch vehicle design definition, launch facilities, and cost.


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    Title :

    Launch vehicles for the Space Exploration Initiative


    Contributors:
    Cook, Stephen (author) / Hueter, Uwe (author)

    Publication date :

    1992-03-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English