Tag: artist concept

S93-45583

S93-45583

S93-45583 (1993) — (Artist’s concept of possible exploration programs.) Pressurized surface rovers allow lunar explorers to extend their travel capabilities far beyond the limitations imposed by their space suits. The crew can service remote facilities, such as lunar telescopes, and conduct long-range geological traverses. This image was produced for NASA by John Frassanito and Associates. Technical concepts from NASA’s Planetary Projects Office (PPO), Johnson Space Center (JSC).

Image credit: John Frassanito and Associates
Image source: NASA Johnson

S95-01072

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S95-01072 (January 1995) — This artwork is part of a series of depiction’s of proposed projects involving the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The Lunar Discovery Orbiter (LDO) is depicted skimming just 20 kilometers over the lunar surface as it approaches Amundsen, a large terraced crater near the Moon’s south pole. Shadows in the crater and in nearby areas may conceal deposits of ice permanently shadowed from the Sun’s rays but quantifiable with LDO’s instruments. LDO is expected to accomplish the first high-resolution global survey of the Moon. Developed by the University of Arizona, the Boeing Defense and Space Group and NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC), Houston, Texas, this mission addresses the fundamental questions in lunar and planetary science and prepares for future exploration and use of the Moon. This artwork is a painting done by Pat Rawlings, of SAIC, for NASA.

Image credit: NASA
Image source: NASA Johnson

90-Day Study

Selected plates from:

(NASA-TM-102999)

Report of the 90-day study on human exploration of the Moon and Mars

Robotic Missions

Mars Global Network Mission Vehicle Concept Using Landers
Sample Return Vehicle with Local Rover
Mars Site Reconnaissance Orbiter Concept
Long Range Mars Rover

Lunar Outpost

Lunar Mission Profile
Lunar Transportation System
Lunar Transfer Crew Module Reference Concept
Lunar Excursion Vehicle
Lunar Excursion Vehicle

Mars Outpost

Mars Outpost Architecture
Mars Transportation System
Mars Transfer Vehicle Crew Module
Mars Excursion Vehicle

Planetary Surface Systems

Initial Habitat and Laboratory Modules Conceptual Design
Constructible Habitat Concept Design
Photovoltaic Array / Regenerative Fuel Cell (Stationary) Power System
Nuclear Dynamic Power System (100 kilowatts)
Unpressurized Manned/Robotic Rover Design Concept
Transportation Vehicle Payload Uploader Design Concept
(Shown Unloading Elements from a Lunar Excursion Vehicle)
Lunar Liquid Oxygen Production Plant Design
Lunar Excursion Vehicle/Mars Excursion Vehicle Servicer and Thermal Tent

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Image credit: NASA
File source: NASA NTRS

S89-25056

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S89-25056 (January 1989) — This is an artist’s concept depicting a possible scene of astronauts walking on Mars during a dust storm. The artwork was part of a NASA new initiatives study which surveyed possible future manned planetary expeditionary activity. Scientists and researchers involved in the study, realizing that a hostile environment will confront long-distance space travelers, note the requirement of highly specialized technologies and systems, e.g., the durable type suits, depicted here, for protection against the dust storm. This painting was done by Paul DiMare.

NASA Identifier: HSF-photo-s89_25056

Image credit: NASA
Image source: DVIDS