Design and Analysis of Space Transportation Systems for Asteroid Resource Utilization : A Base for Development of Future Mars Habitats
- Paper number
IAC-21,A5,IP,5,x65520
- Author
Mr. Rishin Aggarwal, India, Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC)
- Coauthor
Mr. Arjun Vijaykumar, India, Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC)
- Coauthor
Ms. Dhanisha Sateesh, India, Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC)
- Coauthor
Mr. RAJ PANCHAL, India, Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC)
- Coauthor
Mr. Mehdi Lali, United States, Purdue University
- Coauthor
Ms. Rania Toukebri, Germany, DSI Aerospace Technologie GmbH
- Coauthor
Ms. Smiriti Srivastava, India, Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC)
- Year
2021
- Abstract
Asteroid mining for resources has been long discussed and various technologies for the same are being developed. Raw materials from the asteroids can be used for achieving the long term goal of colonizing planets like Mars. This paper focuses on designing an efficient transportation system for carrying the raw materials from selected viable asteroids to the surface of Mars where it can be utilized for colonization and building of space habitats. Several resource transportation structures like robotic crafts, tethers, landers, etc. are analyzed based on their fuel requirements, mass, efficiency, performance, cost and engineering aspects. Selection of the most optimal system is undertaken. The propulsion systems for the transport structures are also evaluated on similar parameters. This paper undertakes a comprehensive analysis of various design alternatives for the transportation of resources from asteroids to select the most suitable system that would, one day, lead to the development of a fully functional Mars colony.
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