Mathematics – Logic
Scientific paper
Feb 1992
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Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences, Transactions (ISSN 0549-3811), vol. 34, no. 106, Feb. 1992, p. 226-239.
Mathematics
Logic
Cost Reduction, Orbit Transfer Vehicles, Propellant Transfer, Refueling, Space Transportation System, Cryogenic Fluid Storage, Earth-Moon System, Manned Mars Missions, Propellant Storage, Technological Forecasting
Scientific paper
The influence of a space fuel station on novel transportation schemes, which are based on reusable, space-based orbital transfer vehicles (OTV) and the separate launch of payloads, is discussed. Two case studies are considered, namely, the OTV network, which manages earth orbital missions, and the earth-moon transportation system, which is designed for a manned lunar base project. It is concluded that, for both cases, cost reduction by the fuel station and vehicle reusability becomes significant when the demand size exceeds a certain level. The problem of large initial cost can be mitigated by using the same fuel stations for various transportation needs, including earth orbital, lunar, and interplanetary missions.
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