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Multi-Beam Communication Antenna
Image credit: NASA
Image source: Mike Acs
Beam Builder
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Image credit: Grumman
Image source: Cradle of Aviation Museum
255-GRC-1991-C-06251
Image credit: NASA
Image source: National Archives
255-GRC-1985-C-09419
Image credit: Boeing
Image source: National Archives
Lunar Transfer Vehicle
Image credit: NASA
Image source: DVIDS
255-GRC-1983-C-02127
Image credit: Convair
Image source: National Archives
255-GRC-1983-C-02128
Image credit: Convair
Image source: National Archives
MSFC-73-PD-4000-333
Image credit: McDonnell Douglas
Image source: Drew Granston
Grumman
Image credit: Grumman
Image source: Cradle of Aviation Museum
Modular Propellant Tankage Concept
Shown on this chart is an artist’s rendition of a tug configuration which is made up of individual propellant modules and thus provides extreme operational flexibility. The stage is designed to be compatible with a variable number of propellant modules which contain oxidizer, fuel and pressurants. The basic propulsion platform includes engines, control, avionics and primary structure. In concept, the configuration has the option of staging tanks for extremely high performance.
Although this modular concept is extremely versatile, it has a lower mass fraction than one which is designed for a single performance capability.
Image credit: NASA
File source: NASA NTRS
