Science Missions Enabled by the Ares-V
- Paper number
IAC-08.D2.8.9
- Author
Dr. S. P. Worden, United States
- Year
2008
- Abstract
S. P. Worden and E. J. Weiler
NASA’s planned heavy-lift Ares-V rocket is a centerpiece of U.S. Space Exploration Policy. With approximately 30% more capacity to Trans-Lunar Injection than the Saturn-V, Ares-V could also enable additional science and exploration missions currently unachievable or extremely unworkable under current launch vehicle architectures. During the Spring and Summer of 2008, NASA held a series of workshops dedicated to the discussion of these new missions and mission concepts for the Ares-V rocket, in three areas: 1.) Astronomy and Astrophysics; 2.) Planetary Science and Exploration; and 3.) Earth Science and Remote Sensing. We present here the summary results and outcomes of these meetings, including discussion of specific mission concepts and ideas, as well as suggestions on design for the Ares-V fairing and flight configurations that improve science return.
- Abstract document
- Manuscript document
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