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Human Mars Entry, Descent and Landing Architecture Study (EDLAS): Rigid DeceleratorsDevelop two evolutionary rigid vehicle concepts to deliver human-scale payloads (20 metric tons) to the surface of Mars: Capsule; Lifting body, mid-range lift-to-drag ratio (Mid L/D). Determine vehicle configurations for various mission flight phases. Determine vehicle performance: Integrated system mass; Ability to meet landing constraints; Payload packaging and surface access. Provide technology investment recommendations to NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate.
Document ID
20180006829
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Polsgrove, Tara (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Percy, Thomas (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Garcia, Jay (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Dwyer Cianciolo, Alicia (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Samareh, Jamshid (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Lugo, Rafael (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Robertson, Ed (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Cerimele, Chris (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Sostaric, Ron (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
October 25, 2018
Publication Date
September 17, 2018
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
MSFC-E-DAA-TN61432
Meeting Information
Meeting: Space and Astronautics Forum (AIAA SPACE Forum 2018)
Location: Orlando, FL
Country: United States
Start Date: September 17, 2018
End Date: September 19, 2018
Sponsors: American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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