Human Mars Entry, Descent and Landing Architecture Study (EDLAS): Rigid Decelerators

Polsgrove, Tara ; Percy, Thomas ; Garcia, Jay ; Dwyer Cianciolo, Alicia ; Samareh, Jamshid ; Lugo, Rafael ; Robertson, Ed ; Cerimele, Chris ; Sostaric, Ron

关键词: MARS LANDING;    ENTRY, DESCENT AND LANDING;    PAYLOADS;    SPACECRAFT CONFIGURATIONS;    LIFTING REENTRY VEHICLES;    MARS SURFACE;    LIFT DRAG RATIO;    BRAKES (FOR ARRESTING MOTION);    MOON TO MARS PROGRAM;    JOURNEY TO MARS PROGRAM;    NASA SPACE PROGRAMS;   

RP-ID  :  MSFC-E-DAA-TN61432

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来源: NASA Technical Reports Server

【 摘 要 】

Develop two evolutionary rigid vehicle concepts to deliver human-scale payloads (20 metric tons) to the surface of Mars: Capsule; Lifting body, mid-range lift-to-drag ratio (Mid L/D).Determine vehicle configurations for various mission flight phases. Determine vehicle performance: Integrated system mass; Ability to meet landing constraints; Payload packaging and surface access. Provide technology investment recommendations to NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate.