Conceptual analysis of a lunar base transportation system

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Apr 1988

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1988lbsa.conf.....h&link_type=abstract

NASA, AIAA, Lunar and Planetary Institute et al., Symposium on Lunar Bases and Space Activities in the 21st Century, Houston, TX

Computer Science

Aerobraking, Lunar Bases, Lunar Landing, Manned Spacecraft, Orbit Transfer Vehicles, Computer Programs, Cryogenic Temperature, Iterative Solution, Space Transportation, Temperature Control

Scientific paper

A 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.

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