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MOLAB
Category: Lunar Base
255-GRC-1988-C-06289
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255-GRC-1984-C-05030
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255-GRC-1984-C-05034
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Working On The Moon
LV 1002
Ron Simpson ’60
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NSTS External Tank Lunar Habitat
A concept for using the spent external tank from a National Space Transportation System (NSTS) to derive a lunar habitat is described. The external tank is carried into low Earth orbit (LEO) where the oxygen tank-intertank subassembly is separated from the hydrogen tank, berthed to Space Station Freedom and the subassembly outfitted as a 12-person lunar habitat using extravehicular activity (EVA) and intravehicular activity (IVA). A single launch of the NSTS orbiter can place the external tank in LEO, provide orbiter astronauts for disassembly of the external tank, and transport the required subsystem hardware for outfitting the lunar habitat. An estimate of the astronauts’ EVA and IVA is provided. The liquid oxygen-intertank modifications utilize existing structures and openings for man access without compromising the structural integrity of the tank. The modifications include installation of living quarters, instrumentation, and an air lock. Feasibility studies include micrometeoroid and radiation protection, thermal control, environmental control and life support, and propulsion. The converted hmar habitat is designed for unmanned transport and autonomous soft-landing on the lunar surface without need for site preparation.
meteoroid shield containing lunar regolith.
radiator erected. Lunar lander is shown in background.
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LANTR LTVs
Space-based LANTR LTVs using a Common NTPS and Customized In-Line LO2 Tank
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“2001: A Space Odyssey” Revisited
Relative Size/Mass of Chemical and NTR Vehicles Without and With LOX Augmentation
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“Commuter” Passenger Module
Passenger Module Transferring From
LANTR Stage to LLV in LLO.
Module to Lunar Base.
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