The NASA Mars Design Reference Architecture 5.0 Study seeks to update its long term goals and objective for human exploration missions; flight and surface systems for human missions and supporting infrastructure; operational concept for human and robotic exploration of Mars; key challenges including risk and cost drivers; and, its development schedule options. It additionally seeks to assess strategic linkages between lunar and Mars strategies and develop and understanding of methods for reducing the cost/risk of human Mars missions through investment in research, technology development, and synergy with other exploration plans. Recommendations are made regarding conjunction class (long-stay) missions which are seen as providing the best balance of cost, risk, and performance. Additionally, this study reviews entry, descent, and landing challenges; in-space transportation systems; launch vehicle and Orion assessments; risk and risk mitigation; key driving requirements and challenges; and, lunar linkages.
Mars Design Reference Architecture 5.0 Study: Executive Summary
2008
47 pages
Report
No indication
English
Astronomy & Astrophysics , Extraterrestrial Exploration , Manned mars missions , Mission planning , Mars exploration , Nasa space programs , Risk assessment , Risk management , Long duration space flight , Manned space flight , Space transportation system , Costs , Atmospheric entry , Mars landing , Launch vehicles
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