Mission to the Moon Recent Developments and Future Perspectives

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EADS Space Transportation - Orbital & Reusable Systems

Hartmut Müller TB 91

Mission to the MoonRecent Developments and Future Perspectives


Bremen, 22.03.2005

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Development of Exploration Missions

History of Space Exploration indicates trend via Moon to other planets and bodies

VIKING

Mars PathfinderMars global

surveyor

MER

Spirit & Opportunity

Mars Express

SURVEYOR

APOLLO

ClementineSMART-1

LUNA1 to 24

PHOBOS 1&2MARS 4 to 7USA missionsRussian missionsEuropean missions

FLY-by

Orbite

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Sample

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The European Roadmap

& Aerocapture

Demonstrator

2033

Human element of First Human

Mission

2012

Habitability Demonstrator

2028

Precursor for Step 3

2026

Precursor for Step 2

2009

ExoMars

2018

Advanced ExoMars

2024

?

Human Mission Rehearsal 2

2011

Mars Sample Return (MSR)

2016

Advanced Mars Sample Return &

ISRU mission

2030

Cargo element of First Human

Mission

2022

Human Mission Rehearsal 1

2013

Lunar Mission

2007

Entry Vehicle Demonstrator

(EVD)

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The US Roadmap

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Long Term Exploration Scenario

Via ISS Experience to Moon and Mars

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Status Mid term Long term

Spacelab / STS

ISS / Columbus

ISS Utilities Operation and

Evolution

ISS = Demonstrator and

Test bed for Phase II and III

EUROPEAN/Autonomous Lunar Infrastructure for

Exploration Transportation (AR5) Logistics (ATV) Lander ( ATV, AR5, Robotics) (Dispenser) / Surface

Infrastructure

Lunar Infrastructure Crew supported servicing &

maintenance of far side astronomy base

human exploration missions to south pole,

near side permanent crewed base

First Human Mission to

Mars Transportation

Nuclear Propulsion

Habitation

Radiation Shielding

ISRU

Lander/Ascender

Logistics

International/Cooperation

Manned Moon

Crew Transportation

Phase III Preparation Robotic Mars Missions

Stand alone operations

Surface mobility

ECLS

Habitation

Nuclear Power Supply

Transport./ Nuclear Propulsion

Long Term Exploration Scenario

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It‘s our neighbour

It’s visible

Technically feasible and affordable

Stepwise approach – near term relevance

There is a DemandMoon provides a natural platform for Science (Astronomy/Astrophysics, Geology/ Geophysics/Geochemistry, Physics of the Sun and Life Science) and may build a Cornerstone within Mission to Mars

Visible Symbol of European capabilities – lighthouse projectChances for European leadership in science and technology and autonomous access to Space based infrastructurePerspective and motivation of young people and pacemaker for European science and technology

Why to Moon first?

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The Scientific Demand

– Lunar far side is permanently free of radio interferences from Earth (quiet

zone)

– During the 2 weeks of Lunar night avoidance of distracting radiations from the

Sun.

The Mission

– Low frequency radio telescope

– Implemented as an array of antennas

– Maintenance and upgrade is possible

– Stepwise extension

Lunar Infrastructure for Exploration (LIFE)

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Long Term Lunar Presence (2018 an beyond)EUROPEAN LUNAR OBSERVATORY (A)tele-operated astronomical observatory, temporarily

manned

– Main requirements (for astronomical research)· No RF interferences· Low intensity ionosphere· No atmosphere, no orbital debris

– Main tasks· Low frequency radio astronomy· Infrared astronomy· UV astronomy· Planetary defence (focus on detection)· Exploration (physics of the sun, geology, etc.)

Crater Daedalus on the Lunar Farside

•located at 179° East, 5.5°South.•diameter of 80 km

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Long Term Lunar Presence (2018 an beyond)

ISAAC NEWTON LUNAR BASE (B)manned home base for lunar explorations

– Main requirements (for manned exploration)· Self preservative base· Easy and safe transportation to/from Moon

– Main tasks· Provide life saving functionalities· Provide (surface) mobility· Provide communications· Use of lunar construction material· Utilisation of lunar resources

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Long Term Lunar Presence (2018 and beyond)

EUROPEAN LUNAR OBSERVATORY (A)(far side, near to the equator, Daedalus Crater

ISAAC NEWTON LUNAR BASE (B)near side, between equator and south poleExpedition to South Pole

DA VINCI LUNAR SOUTH POLE STATION (C)near to the South Pole, peak of eternity

B

C

A

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LIFE – First Approach towards a Programmatic

2010 2030 20502020 2040

Automated Missions Human Missions to Moon Long term Perspective

Mission to MoonApplication: Astronomy

Establishment ofAutom. Outpost

Robotic Presence

Human tended Base

Permanent Human BaseLunar Colony

First Set of DipolesNear Equator (Pre Cursor)

Second Set of DipolesRobotic Installation

Automatic Installationover long Distance

Human tended far side astronomy baseHuman exploration missions to south poleNear side permanent crewed base

Semi automatic Installation of complete SystemAnd S&M over very long Distances (7000km)

Phase 1:Mission to Equator (Enabling Telecommunication to terrestrial Ground Station)First Set of Dipoles (Order of Magnitude: 10 to 30)Automatic Distribution (Dispenser, automatic Orientation, Data Transfer via Cable)Purpose of Mission: - Pre Cursor

- Establishment of core Element for LIFE- Verification of standardized Mission Elements for next Phases- Initial operation of LIFE

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LUNAR VISION

KEY ISSUES OF EUROPEAN LUNAR PROGRAM

– Sustainability– Continuity– Permanence

GO TO THE MOON

AND STAY ON THE MOON

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Thank you for your Attention

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If we look to the life cycle of our products her at EADS ST, one detect very soon, that our products show a life cycle of 30 – 40 years or more.

So, if we start with development of new products, we have to think about their application and their markets in 30 or 40years from now.

For this reason we established a working group at EADS ST dealing with long term Perspectives of Space Travel.

In this context we are analysing different scenarios – from Space Tourism untilExploration Missions – always targeted to identify potential applications for Space Infrastructure beyond the classic application of telecommuication or micro gravityResearch.

This is why we look for a close relationship to potential users from very early onwards.And this is why we invited you to this workshop to evaluate together with you the scientific potentails of lunar infrastructures

The purpose of this presentation is to give a global overview our idea of future spaceInrastructure as plattform for scientific purpose

As starting point for the discussion of: What is really needed?

But if we talk about moon, we also have to consider the Space exploration environment, in which the case for moon is to be discussed

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