Ares First Stage "Systemology" - Combining Advanced Systems Engineering and Planning Tools to Assure Mission Success
- Paper number
IAC-08.D2.9.-D1.6.7
- Author
Mr. Fred Brasfield, ATK Launch Systems, United States
- Year
2008
- Abstract
Ares is an integral part of NASA’s Exploration architecture that will provide crew and cargo access to the International Space Station as well as low earth orbit support for lunar missions. Ares replaces the Space Shuttle in the post 2010 time frame. Ares 1 is an in-line, two-stage rocket topped by the Orion crew exploration vehicle, its service module and a launch abort system. The Ares I first stage is a single, five-segment reusable solid rocket booster derived from the Space Shuttle Program's reusable solid rocket motor. The Ares second or upper stage is propelled by a J-2X main engine fueled with liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen. This paper describes the advanced Systems Engineering and planning tools being utilized for the design, test and qualification of the Ares I first stage element. Included are descriptions of the current first stage design, the milestone schedule requirements and the marriage of systems engineering, detailed planning efforts and “roadmapping” being employed to achieve these goals.
- Abstract document
- Manuscript document
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