An analysis of the radiation hazards that are anticipated on an early Human Lunar Return (HLR) mission in support of NASA deep space exploration activities is presented. The HLR mission study emphasized a low cost lunar return to expand human capabilities in exploration, to answer fundamental science questions, and to seek opportunities for commercial development. As such, the radiation issues are cost related because the parasitic shield mass is expensive due to high launch costs. The present analysis examines the shield requirements and their impact on shield design.


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    Title :

    Radiation Analysis for the Human Lunar Return Mission


    Contributors:
    Wilson, J. W. (author) / Simonsen, L. C. (author) / Shinn, J. L. (author) / Kim, M. (author) / Dubey, R. R. (author) / Jordan, W. (author)

    Publication date :

    1997-09-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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