Computer Science – Robotics
Scientific paper
Aug 1992
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1992wadc.iafcrv...a&link_type=abstract
IAF, International Astronautical Congress, 43rd, Washington, Aug. 28-Sept. 5, 1992. 17 p.
Computer Science
Robotics
Lunar Flight, Manned Mars Missions, Mission Planning, Nasa Space Programs, Space Exploration, General Overviews, Lunar Bases, Lunar Exploration, Lunar Spacecraft, Robotics, Space Habitats, Unmanned Spacecraft
Scientific paper
An overview is presented of the Space Exploration Initiative (SEI) describing current activities, accomplishemnts, and directions. The program is considered in terms of activities relevant to the three phases which are: manned robotic/precursor missions, manned lunar missions, and manned Mars missions. SEI is shown to be in the First Lunar Outpost (FLO) mission phase which is based on an early manned lunar return, and development is described of earth-to-orbit (ETO) vehicles, a translunar injection stage, and a lunar surface habitat. Two ETO vehicles are considered, and the translunar injection stage is illustrated. The FLO mission is also considered as an initiation of the design activity for the Mars mission so that the requirements and preliminary designs could be defined. The FLO program demonstrates the feasibility of a manned return to the moon as an initiation of subsequent SEI activities.
Adams Alan M.
Case Carl M.
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