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The future of human spaceflight.

¹German Aerospace Center (DLR), 53183 Bonn, Germany. michael.reichert@dlr.de

Acta Astronautica

|October 24, 2001

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Future space missions, including lunar and Mars expeditions and space tourism, can leverage International Space Station (ISS) experience for cost savings. This research analyzes roadmaps and technologies for these ambitious programs.

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Area of Science:

Space exploration and technology
Aerospace engineering
Economic analysis of space programs

Background:

The International Space Station (ISS) represents a significant milestone in human spaceflight.
Follow-on programs like lunar and Mars missions, alongside space tourism, are gaining traction.
Previous space programs provide valuable experience for future endeavors.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate strategies and roadmaps for space tourism and human missions to the Moon and Mars.
To leverage ISS experience for time and cost savings in future manned programs.
To analyze the feasibility and economic potential of space tourism and deep space exploration.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive systems analysis approach.

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Utilizing DLR's FAST (Fast Assessment of Space Technologies) software tool.

Scenario definition, optimization, and evaluation including trajectory analysis, spacecraft design, and cost analysis.

Main Results:

An evolutionary roadmap for space tourism from suborbital flights to concepts like Space Hotel Europe.
Quantification of the space tourism market potential and ticket costs (e.g., $50,000 for suborbital).
Proposal of an international 20-year program for lunar and Mars missions with annual budgets of approximately $2.5-2.6 billion.

Conclusions:

Ambitious human missions to the Moon and Mars are affordable, comparable to current Space Shuttle operational budgets.
The ISS program's experience is crucial for efficient and cost-effective future space exploration.
Space tourism presents a multibillion-dollar market opportunity with societal acceptance.