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Conceptual analysis of a lunar base transportation systemA systems analysis and assessment has been conducted on the transportation requirements to support a Phase II lunar base mission. It is noted that the development of such a base will require 3-4 million lbm. total weight in LEO over the course of some 20-30 launches of a 150,00 lbm leavy-lift launch vehicle. The results indicate that the optimum transportation system would be a one-stage, aerobraked, reusable vehicle with the highest engine efficiency attainable. Furthermore, the use of lunar oxygen is advised.
Document ID
19880051460
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hoy, Trevor D. (Department of the Air Force Washington, DC, United States)
Johnson, Lloyd B. (USAF Washington, DC, United States)
Persons, Mark B. (George Washington University; Joint Institute for Advancement of Flight Sciences, Hampton, VA, United States)
Wright, Robert L. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1988
Subject Category
Launch Vehicles And Space Vehicles
Accession Number
88A38687
Distribution Limits
Public
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