Tag: artist rendering

255-GRC-1983-C-02125

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B-0992

A hypersonic shockwave system envelopes an Aeroassisted Orbital Transfer Vehicle (AOTV) as it grazes the atmosphere before returning to the Space Shuttle in low Earth orbit. In this drawing, the main engine and the balloon-like parachute, or ballute, which encases the AOTV, provide protection from the reentry heat and drag to slow the vehicle as it enters a lower orbit. After reaching low Earth orbit, the ballute would be deflated and the AOTV would rendezvous with the Shuttle for reuse. This aerobraking technique is one of several being studied by Boeing Aerospace Company under contract to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

BOEING AEROSPACE COMPANY

Image credit: Boeing
Image source: National Archives

255-GRC-1983-C-03832

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An Aeroassisted Orbital Transfer Vehicle is shown using the Earth’s atmosphere to slow itself down and lift itself into another orbit before returning to the Space Shuttle for reuse. Inflatable wings are located on each side of the core propulsion module and covered by a high temperature heat shield material. The spacecraft payload bay is located in the forward section of the nose cone. Boeing is studying how the atmosphere can be used as a brake for this proposed Air Force spacecraft under contract to the Air Force’s Flight Dynamics Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

BOEING AEROSPACE COMPANY

Image credit: Boeing
Image source: National Archives

LUNOX Lander

S93-45589

S93-45589 (1993) — (Artist’s concept of possible exploration programs.) A crew of four descends to the lunar surface in a spacecraft designed to utilize oxygen produced on the Moon for propellant. Because of the high performance advantages of in situ propellants, the spacecraft does not need to rendezvous with a second spacecraft in lunar orbit. This image was produced for NASA by John Frassanito and Associates. Technical concepts from NASA’s Planetary Projects Office (PPO), Johnson Space Center (JSC).

S93_45592

S93-45592 (1993) — (Artist’s concept of possible exploration programs.) The lunar crew refills the propellant tanks on their spacecraft with oxygen produced on the Moon. This allows them to return directly to Earth, reentering the atmosphere in the conical crew module, and touching down at a prepared landing site. 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

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