In-Space Cryogenic Propellant Depot (ISCPD) Architecture Definitions and Systems Studies
- Paper number
IAC-06-D3.3.08
- Author
Mr. John Fikes, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)/Marshall Space Flight Center, United States
- Coauthor
Mr. Joe T. Howell, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), United States
- Coauthor
Mr. Mark Henley, The Boeing Company, United States
- Year
2006
- Abstract
The objectives of the ISCPD Architecture Definitions and Systems Studies were to determine high leverage propellant depot architecture concepts, system configuration trades, and related technologies to enable more ambitious and affordable human and robotic exploration of the Earth Neighborhood and beyond. This activity identified architectures and concepts that preposition and store propellants in space for exploration and commercial space activities. Commonalities across mission scenarios for these architecture definitions, depot concepts, technologies, and operations were identified that also best satisfy the Vision of Space Exploration. Trade studies were conducted, technology development needs identified and assessments performed to drive out the roadmap for obtaining an in-space cryogenic propellant depot capability. NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) with support from The Boeing Company conducted this ISCPD Architecture Definitions and Systems Study. The primary objectives of this depot architecture study were: (1) determine high leverage propellant depot concepts and related technologies; (2) identify commonalities across mission scenarios of depot concepts, technologies, and operations; (3) determine the best depot concepts and key technology requirements and (4) identify technology development needs including definition of ground and space test article requirements. This paper briefly summarizes this activity.
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