Common Lunar Lander vehicle propulsion system conceptual designThe Common Lunar Lander (CLL) is a concept for a small, unpiloted vehicle which would provide a low-cost capability to land any of a variety of payloads in the 200 kg class at any point on the surface of the moon. Initiated as a precursor mission for the First Lunar Outpost, it also has considerable potential for use by the scientific community at large. A series of studies has been conducted at the NASA Johnson Space Center to define initial requirements and to initiate the design process. This paper describes the propulsion subsystem design as it existed at the CLL System Design Review. The propulsion subsystem design is described in detail along with the planned operations concept, including the unique concept of using pulsing of main engines for thrust modulation. Design options and trades considered and the verification process philosophy which was being planned for the program are discussed.
Document ID
19930066317
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hyatt, C. D. (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Riccio, Joseph R. (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Moore, Landon (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1993
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 93-2605
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA, SAE, ASME, and ASEE, Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit