B. Bischof, M. Kinnersley, U. Derz

Astrium ST has performed a first design of a Mars Logistic System, based on a Mars lander vehicle as European contribution to a future Mars exploration infrastructure. Such a vehicle is based on the capability of an Ariane 5 and will be launched directly into a Mars Transfer Orbit (MTO) with a launch opportunity every two years. After performing a midcourse manoeuvre, the Mars lander would enter directly into the Martian atmosphere, performing aerobraking and then the deployment of a parachute system. The last landing phase will be a soft landing phase using a propulsion system and utilizing the obstacle avoidance technology. The lander would use a throttleable descent engine and a specific descent and landing guidance system. The lander would be designed to enable easy unloading operations, either automatically or later with support from the crew on a Mars Surface Outpost. It would be able to transport cargo like consumables, spare parts, robotic elements or science instruments to the Mars Surface, on the basis of a standardized mechanical and structural, pallet-type, payload interface. The Mars Logistic System could also be used for independent European missions, such as the installation of robotic scientific instruments on the Mars Surface. The possible payload mass on the Mars surface would depend from the version of Ariane 5 which is used, either the current Ariane 5 ECA, or future versions such as Ariane 5 ME. It would be at least about 1000 kg. This Mars Logistic System would be a valuable European contribution for the establishment of an international future Mars infrastructure in preparation of a Human Mars Outpost.

DGLR Symposium "To Moon and Beyond", 2008, Bremen

Conference Paper

englisch

21,0 x 29,7 cm, 10 Seiten

DGLR-Bericht, 2008, 2008-02, To Moon and Beyond; S.1-10; 2008; Deutsche Gesellschaft für Luft- und Raumfahrt - Lilienthal-Oberth e.V., Bonn

NA

in getr. Zählung;

Bibliothek

2008