session 4-D2.8

Title

Space Transportation Solutions for Deep Space Missions

Description

This session will explore space transportation capabilities, existing or under study, for human deep space exploration missions, new science, programme architectures, technology demonstrations as well as the issues of scientific and political motivations and international cooperation. The session will also deal with worldwide needs, requirements and potential missions enabled by deep space transportation system.

IPC members

• Co-Chair: Mr. Kenneth Bruce Morris, Sierra Space, United States;

• Co-Chair: Mr. Josef Wiedemann, MT Aerospace AG, Germany;

• Rapporteur: Dr. Gerhard Schwehm, ESA (retired), The Netherlands;