A multidisciplinary conceptual study was conducted to define a reusable Lunar transfer vehicle (LTV) aerobrake which could be launched on a Space Shuttle or Titan IV and assembled on orbit at Space Station Freedom. A major objective of this study was to design an aerobrake, with integrated structure and thermal protection systems, which has a mass less than 20 percent (9040 lb) of the LTV lunar return mass. This paper describes the aerobrake segmentation concepts, the structural concepts, a joint concept for assembly, and a structural design with analysis of the aerobrake. Results show that a 50-foot diameter LTV aerobrake can be designed for on-orbit assembly which will achieve the 20 percent mass budget.


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    Title :

    Structural concepts for a lunar transfer vehicle aerobrake which can be assembled on orbit


    Additional title:

    Strukturelle Konzepte einer Luftbremse für Mondfahrzeuge welche im Orbit montiert werden kann


    Contributors:
    Dorsey, J.T. (author) / Watson, J.J. (author) / Tutterow, R. (author)


    Publication date :

    1993


    Size :

    5 Seiten, 11 Bilder, 4 Tabellen, 15 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English