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Innovations in mission architectures for exploration beyond low Earth orbit.

D R Cooke1, B J Joosten, M W Lo

  • 1NASA, Johnson Space Center, USA.

Acta Astronautica
|December 3, 2003
PubMed
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Advanced technologies simplify space missions, enabling a stepping stone approach for human and robotic exploration. This reduces vehicle requirements while expanding scientific objectives for future space endeavors.

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Area of Science:

  • Space exploration architecture
  • Advanced mission concepts
  • Robotic and human exploration

Background:

  • Traditional architectures for missions beyond Earth orbit are complex and resource-intensive.
  • Previous mission designs often limited the scope of scientific objectives due to constraints.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present simplified architectures for missions beyond Earth orbit.
  • To enable a science-driven, technology-enabled stepping stone approach for exploration.
  • To reduce the number and mass of vehicles required for space missions.

Main Methods:

  • Application of advanced technologies and innovative mission concepts.
  • Development of vehicle designs for proof of concept and validation.
  • Incremental buildup of capabilities for phased exploration.

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Main Results:

  • Dramatically simplified architectures for missions beyond Earth orbit.
  • Reduced vehicle numbers and masses.
  • Enabled pursuit of a broader range of science objectives, including large telescopes at L2, asteroid, Moon, and Mars missions.

Conclusions:

  • The stepping stone approach incrementally builds capabilities, allowing for informed decisions on future exploration objectives.
  • New technologies can be tested for reliability and cost-effectiveness.
  • This approach enhances the feasibility and scope of human and robotic space exploration.