Mathematics – Logic
Scientific paper
Jan 1991
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1991aiaa.meetq....v&link_type=abstract
AIAA, Aerospace Sciences Meeting, 29th, Reno, NV, Jan. 7-10, 1991. 12 p.
Mathematics
Logic
Manned Mars Missions, Planetary Bases, Space Exploration, Space Manufacturing, Space Transportation, Technological Forecasting, Earth-Mars Trajectories, Launch Vehicles, Mars Atmosphere, Transfer Orbits
Scientific paper
This paper presents a conceptual design for a futuristic superfreighter which will transport large numbers of people and supplies to Mars for the construction of a large-scale scientific and manufacturing complex. Code named Project Donatello, the freighter will be assembled at the first libration point (L1) of the earth-moon system from materials supplied by heavy-lift launch vehicles from earth and from OTVs from the large-scale lunar base. Donatello will utilize an antimatter propulsion system to reduce Mars trip time and fuel mass requirements. On arrival at Mars, two smaller transfer ships will carry boxcar-sized payload canisters into the Martian atmosphere and to the vicinity of the existing Mars outpost. The vehicles will also have VTOL capabilities when transporting fuselage canisters containing the Mars base personnel.
Kendall Brian H.
Vandegrift John G.
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