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22.033 Mission to Mars

22.033 Mission to Mars. Presentation of proposed mission plan http://web.mit.edu/22.033/www/. Introduction. Team Members: Dr. Andrew Kadak; Vasek Dostal; Kalina Galabova ; Knut Gezelius; John Koser; Joe Palaia; Nilchiani Roshanak; Eugene Shwageraus; Pete Yarsky.

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22.033 Mission to Mars

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  1. 22.033 Mission to Mars Presentation of proposed mission plan http://web.mit.edu/22.033/www/ MIT : NED : 22.033

  2. Introduction • Team Members: Dr. Andrew Kadak; Vasek Dostal; Kalina Galabova ; Knut Gezelius; John Koser; Joe Palaia; Nilchiani Roshanak; Eugene Shwageraus; Pete Yarsky MIT : NED : 22.033

  3. Overview • Statement of Purpose: • To form a plan for a series of Mars missions utilizing nuclear energy, which, through technological verification, will allow subsequent capability expansion and finally for a manned mission to Mars. MIT : NED : 22.033

  4. Requirements and Constraints • Demonstrate feasibility of nuclear powered space propulsion • Allow safe transport of humans to and from Mars • Expand the scientific capacity of individual missions • Reduce astronauts’ radiation exposure • Deployable by near term • The technology is transformational MIT : NED : 22.033

  5. Mission Objectives • Total of 4 missions are planned. • Manned missions will be scheduled to reduce exposure in CGR MIT : NED : 22.033

  6. Mission 1 • Nuclear Powered (100–200 kWe) Mars Telecommunications Satellite MIT : NED : 22.033

  7. M1 Objectives • High data rate communication • Increase the science yield (data storage) • Validate space nuclear reactor technology • Validate reactor powered propulsion technology for Earth-Mars transfer. • Provide a platform for high power Mars orbit experiments (active radar) • Provide real-time orbital video and high resolution pictures MIT : NED : 22.033

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  9. Mission 2 • Nuclear Powered Mars Surface Lander with In-Situ Resource Utilization, Sample Return, and Demonstration of the Mars Transfer System MIT : NED : 22.033

  10. M2 Objectives • Demonstrate LEO to LMO transfer • Demonstrate surface reactor operation • Validate ISRU • Demonstrate rover refueling operations • Provide surface data link to satellite • Fuel a sample capsule assent rocket • Launch a sample capsule to LMO • Demonstrate automated Mars orbital rendezvous • Return selected samples to Earth (ISS) MIT : NED : 22.033

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  14. Mission 3 • Manned Mission Precursor • Development and Demonstrate Infrastructure to prepare for arrival of the human crew. MIT : NED : 22.033

  15. M3 Objectives • Define a robust planetary surface exploration capacity capable of safelyand productively supporting crews on the surface of Mars for 500 to 600 dayseach mission • Define a capability to be able to live off the land • Ensure Infrastructure is operational before a crew is committed to the site MIT : NED : 22.033

  16. M3 Phase 1 • Launch a full scale NP ISRU Plant • Demonstrate Large Scale ISRU on Mars MIT : NED : 22.033

  17. M3 Phase 2 • Launch Crew Habitat Module into LEO after successfully completing Phase 1. MIT : NED : 22.033

  18. M3 Phase 3 • Dock Habitat with ISS • Test Habitat Functionality at the ISS MIT : NED : 22.033

  19. M3 Phase 4 • Ascent Vehicle and Cargo is landed on the Mars surface near Large Scale ISRU plant MIT : NED : 22.033

  20. M3 Phase 5 • Power Systems and Rovers are Deployed • Production of Propellant and Oxidizer Begins • Ascent Vehicle Fueled MIT : NED : 22.033

  21. M3 Phase 6 • Unmanned Surface Habitat landed on Mars MIT : NED : 22.033

  22. M4 Objectives • Land people on Mars and return them safely to Earth. • Effectively perform useful work on the surface of Mars. • Support people on Mars for 2 years or more without resupply. • Support people away from Earth for periods of time consistent with Marsmission durations (2 to 3 years) • Identify space transportation and surfacesystems consistent with objectives at affordable cost. MIT : NED : 22.033

  23. M4 Phase 1 • MTS deployed to Mars with Human Crew, Habitat, Second Ascent Vehicle, and Ground Rover MIT : NED : 22.033

  24. M4 Phase 2 • Human Crew lands on surface and positions habitats MIT : NED : 22.033

  25. M4 Phase 3 • Pressurized Rover docks with habitat MIT : NED : 22.033

  26. M4 Phase 4 • First Ascent Vehicle is used to send crew to LMO • Second Ascent Vehicle is fueled and remains on Mars MIT : NED : 22.033

  27. M4 Phase 5 • Ascent Vehicle and human crew rendezvous with MTS for return trip to Earth MIT : NED : 22.033

  28. M4 Phase 6 • Crew returns to Earth • Habitat and ISRU infrastructure and a fully fueled ascent vehicle are on Mars to support further, larger manned missions MIT : NED : 22.033

  29. TechnologyFission Options MIT : NED : 22.033

  30. TechnologyExotic Options MIT : NED : 22.033

  31. Epilogue • In Conclusion: • 4 Missions planned to be completed before 2020 • Each mission builds off technology demonstrated in previous missions • Essential Infrastructure is developed and deployed on Mars to support further human exploration MIT : NED : 22.033

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