Concept design of Cryogenic Propellant Storage and Transfer for space exploration
- Paper number
IAC-12,D2,3,2,x14163
- Author
Ms. Susan Motil, NASA Glenn Research Center, United States
- Author
Mr. Mike Meyer, NASA Glenn Research Center, United States
- Coauthor
Mr. James Free, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), United States
- Year
2012
- Abstract
NASA is in the process of developing plans for and investigations of innovative paths for human space exploration that strengthens the capability to extend human and robotic presence beyond low Earth orbit and throughout the solar system. NASA is laying the groundwork to enable humans to safely reach multiple potential destinations, including the Moon, asteroids, Lagrange points, and Mars and its environs through technology and capability advancement. To reach these destinations, NASA is examining mission concepts for a Cryogenic Propellant Storage and Transfer (CPST) Demonstration. The flight demonstration mission will test and validate key capabilities and technologies required for future exploration elements such as large cryogenic propulsion stages and propellant depots. The CPST project will perform key ground testing in fiscal year 2012 and execute project formulation and implementation leading to a flight demonstration in 2017.
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