American Astronautical Society, Astronauts and Robots: Partners in Space Exploration, May 12-13, 2015 - http://astronautical.org/event/astronauts-robots
American Astronautical Society, Astronauts and Robots: Partners in Space Exploration, May 12-13, 2015 - http://astronautical.org/event/astronauts-robots
American Astronautical Society, Astronauts and Robots: Partners in Space Exploration, May 12-13, 2015 - http://astronautical.org/event/astronauts-robots
American Astronautical Society, Astronauts and Robots: Partners in Space Exploration, May 12-13, 2015 - http://astronautical.org/event/astronauts-robots
American Astronautical Society, Astronauts and Robots: Partners in Space Exploration, May 12-13, 2015 - http://astronautical.org/event/astronauts-robots
American Astronautical Society, Astronauts and Robots: Partners in Space Exploration, May 12-13, 2015 - http://astronautical.org/event/astronauts-robots
American Astronautical Society, Astronauts and Robots: Partners in Space Exploration, May 12-13, 2015 - http://astronautical.org/event/astronauts-robots
American Astronautical Society, Astronauts and Robots: Partners in Space Exploration, May 12-13, 2015 - http://astronautical.org/event/astronauts-robots
Kinetic Energy Transfer of Near-Earth Objects for Interplanetary Manned Missi...Winston Sanks
This report outlines the rationale, procedures, technical feasibility, risk assessment, and cost-benefit
analysis of utilizing a Near-Earth Object, 101955 Bennu (provisional designation 1999 RQ36 - the target of
the OSIRIS-REx mission), as a source of energy to minimize the propulsion requirements of an
interplanetary spacecraft. The planet Mars is the target body in this study and the outbound Trans-Mars
injection in the years between 2175 and 2199 will be analyzed (within this timeframe Bennu’s orbit is
predicted to approach Earth within two Earth radii on at least 80 occasions). The Mars orbit insertion burn,
Trans-Earth injection burn, and Earth orbit insertion burn are assumed to be achieved with propulsive
maneuvers outlined in standard manned interplanetary mission architectures. To accomplish this mission,
two methods of transferring kinetic energy are examined: direct capture and release of the asteroid by a
spacecraft using a Kevlar net and an inertial reel, and indirect capture by establishing a station on the
asteroid to manufacture compressed material from the carbonaceous regolith in order to fire a mass stream
to be captured by the spacecraft. This mission architecture analysis takes into account the associated safety
risks of perturbations within Bennu’s orbit (which could result in inaccurate rendezvous location
predictions), the implications of altering the orbit of 101955 Bennu after transferring a portion of its energy
(since there is a possibility of collision with Earth in the late 22nd century if the asteroid is slowed too
significantly), g-limit restrictions of the spacecraft and its occupants during an acceleration by the asteroid,
and the possibility of a collision between Bennu and the spacecraft. In addition, the cost-benefit
considerations of this mission architecture are weighed. This examination concludes that a direct capture Net
and Reel system aboard the spacecraft is not a viable capture method due to an insufficient maximum ΔV
available through a best-case perfectly elastic collision (capture) with the asteroid, as well as a prohibitive
weight penalty aboard the spacecraft due to the Net and Reel system. However, this report finds that the
method of establishing a station on Bennu with the capability to separate mass from the asteroid and fire it at
a spacecraft is a plausible (if costly) means of transferring a significant ΔV. A KETNEO-FIMM Asteroid
Station mission architecture could also be used in subsequent interplanetary missions providing cost-sharing
over many decades for future interplanetary missions.
Kinetic Energy Transfer of Near-Earth Objects for Interplanetary Manned Missi...Winston Sanks
This report outlines the rationale, procedures, technical feasibility, risk assessment, and cost-benefit
analysis of utilizing a Near-Earth Object, 101955 Bennu (provisional designation 1999 RQ36 - the target of
the OSIRIS-REx mission), as a source of energy to minimize the propulsion requirements of an
interplanetary spacecraft. The planet Mars is the target body in this study and the outbound Trans-Mars
injection in the years between 2175 and 2199 will be analyzed (within this timeframe Bennu’s orbit is
predicted to approach Earth within two Earth radii on at least 80 occasions). The Mars orbit insertion burn,
Trans-Earth injection burn, and Earth orbit insertion burn are assumed to be achieved with propulsive
maneuvers outlined in standard manned interplanetary mission architectures. To accomplish this mission,
two methods of transferring kinetic energy are examined: direct capture and release of the asteroid by a
spacecraft using a Kevlar net and an inertial reel, and indirect capture by establishing a station on the
asteroid to manufacture compressed material from the carbonaceous regolith in order to fire a mass stream
to be captured by the spacecraft. This mission architecture analysis takes into account the associated safety
risks of perturbations within Bennu’s orbit (which could result in inaccurate rendezvous location
predictions), the implications of altering the orbit of 101955 Bennu after transferring a portion of its energy
(since there is a possibility of collision with Earth in the late 22nd century if the asteroid is slowed too
significantly), g-limit restrictions of the spacecraft and its occupants during an acceleration by the asteroid,
and the possibility of a collision between Bennu and the spacecraft. In addition, the cost-benefit
considerations of this mission architecture are weighed. This examination concludes that a direct capture Net
and Reel system aboard the spacecraft is not a viable capture method due to an insufficient maximum ΔV
available through a best-case perfectly elastic collision (capture) with the asteroid, as well as a prohibitive
weight penalty aboard the spacecraft due to the Net and Reel system. However, this report finds that the
method of establishing a station on Bennu with the capability to separate mass from the asteroid and fire it at
a spacecraft is a plausible (if costly) means of transferring a significant ΔV. A KETNEO-FIMM Asteroid
Station mission architecture could also be used in subsequent interplanetary missions providing cost-sharing
over many decades for future interplanetary missions.
Romulus Project Mission Report from the Moon to MarsGarret Senti
Report of a theoretical spacecraft to be launch from the surface of the moon and travel to Mars. Sections include the overall mission statement, and the research and efforts put forth from each sub-team.
Geosynchronous Satellite: a slide for BMARPC lecturer cum network engineer recruitment. It was a fantastic experience. It was about satellite, classification, basic theory, difference and most importantly Bangabandhu 1 satellite!
Presentation by Clinton Dorris (Deputy Manager, Altair Project Office, NASA) at the Von Braun Memorial Symposium in Huntsville, Alabama, 21 October 2008.
<a href="http://astronautical.org/vonbraun/vonbraun-2008/session2">http://astronautical.org/vonbraun/vonbraun-2008/session2</a>
Kinetic Energy Transfer of Near-Earth Objects for Interplanetary Manned Missi...Winston Sanks
This report outlines the rationale, procedures, technical feasibility, risk assessment, and cost-benefit
analysis of utilizing a Near-Earth Object, 101955 Bennu (provisional designation 1999 RQ36 - the target of
the OSIRIS-REx mission), as a source of energy to minimize the propulsion requirements of an
interplanetary spacecraft. The planet Mars is the target body in this study and the outbound Trans-Mars
injection in the years between 2175 and 2199 will be analyzed (within this timeframe Bennu’s orbit is
predicted to approach Earth within two Earth radii on at least 80 occasions). The Mars orbit insertion burn,
Trans-Earth injection burn, and Earth orbit insertion burn are assumed to be achieved with propulsive
maneuvers outlined in standard manned interplanetary mission architectures. To accomplish this mission,
two methods of transferring kinetic energy are examined: direct capture and release of the asteroid by a
spacecraft using a Kevlar net and an inertial reel, and indirect capture by establishing a station on the
asteroid to manufacture compressed material from the carbonaceous regolith in order to fire a mass stream
to be captured by the spacecraft. This mission architecture analysis takes into account the associated safety
risks of perturbations within Bennu’s orbit (which could result in inaccurate rendezvous location
predictions), the implications of altering the orbit of 101955 Bennu after transferring a portion of its energy
(since there is a possibility of collision with Earth in the late 22nd century if the asteroid is slowed too
significantly), g-limit restrictions of the spacecraft and its occupants during an acceleration by the asteroid,
and the possibility of a collision between Bennu and the spacecraft. In addition, the cost-benefit
considerations of this mission architecture are weighed. This examination concludes that a direct capture Net
and Reel system aboard the spacecraft is not a viable capture method due to an insufficient maximum ΔV
available through a best-case perfectly elastic collision (capture) with the asteroid, as well as a prohibitive
weight penalty aboard the spacecraft due to the Net and Reel system. However, this report finds that the
method of establishing a station on Bennu with the capability to separate mass from the asteroid and fire it at
a spacecraft is a plausible (if costly) means of transferring a significant ΔV. A KETNEO-FIMM Asteroid
Station mission architecture could also be used in subsequent interplanetary missions providing cost-sharing
over many decades for future interplanetary missions.
Kinetic Energy Transfer of Near-Earth Objects for Interplanetary Manned Missi...Winston Sanks
This report outlines the rationale, procedures, technical feasibility, risk assessment, and cost-benefit
analysis of utilizing a Near-Earth Object, 101955 Bennu (provisional designation 1999 RQ36 - the target of
the OSIRIS-REx mission), as a source of energy to minimize the propulsion requirements of an
interplanetary spacecraft. The planet Mars is the target body in this study and the outbound Trans-Mars
injection in the years between 2175 and 2199 will be analyzed (within this timeframe Bennu’s orbit is
predicted to approach Earth within two Earth radii on at least 80 occasions). The Mars orbit insertion burn,
Trans-Earth injection burn, and Earth orbit insertion burn are assumed to be achieved with propulsive
maneuvers outlined in standard manned interplanetary mission architectures. To accomplish this mission,
two methods of transferring kinetic energy are examined: direct capture and release of the asteroid by a
spacecraft using a Kevlar net and an inertial reel, and indirect capture by establishing a station on the
asteroid to manufacture compressed material from the carbonaceous regolith in order to fire a mass stream
to be captured by the spacecraft. This mission architecture analysis takes into account the associated safety
risks of perturbations within Bennu’s orbit (which could result in inaccurate rendezvous location
predictions), the implications of altering the orbit of 101955 Bennu after transferring a portion of its energy
(since there is a possibility of collision with Earth in the late 22nd century if the asteroid is slowed too
significantly), g-limit restrictions of the spacecraft and its occupants during an acceleration by the asteroid,
and the possibility of a collision between Bennu and the spacecraft. In addition, the cost-benefit
considerations of this mission architecture are weighed. This examination concludes that a direct capture Net
and Reel system aboard the spacecraft is not a viable capture method due to an insufficient maximum ΔV
available through a best-case perfectly elastic collision (capture) with the asteroid, as well as a prohibitive
weight penalty aboard the spacecraft due to the Net and Reel system. However, this report finds that the
method of establishing a station on Bennu with the capability to separate mass from the asteroid and fire it at
a spacecraft is a plausible (if costly) means of transferring a significant ΔV. A KETNEO-FIMM Asteroid
Station mission architecture could also be used in subsequent interplanetary missions providing cost-sharing
over many decades for future interplanetary missions.
Romulus Project Mission Report from the Moon to MarsGarret Senti
Report of a theoretical spacecraft to be launch from the surface of the moon and travel to Mars. Sections include the overall mission statement, and the research and efforts put forth from each sub-team.
Geosynchronous Satellite: a slide for BMARPC lecturer cum network engineer recruitment. It was a fantastic experience. It was about satellite, classification, basic theory, difference and most importantly Bangabandhu 1 satellite!
Presentation by Clinton Dorris (Deputy Manager, Altair Project Office, NASA) at the Von Braun Memorial Symposium in Huntsville, Alabama, 21 October 2008.
<a href="http://astronautical.org/vonbraun/vonbraun-2008/session2">http://astronautical.org/vonbraun/vonbraun-2008/session2</a>
The John F. Kennedy Space Center - America's Spaceport - is the doorway to space. From its unique facilities, humans and machines begin to explore the solar system, reaching out to the sun, the moon, the planets and beyond.
On future missions, Orion will launch on NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) heavy-lift rocket currently being developed at the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. A 70 metric-ton (77 ton) SLS will send Orion to a distant retrograde orbit around the moon on Exploration Mission-1 in the first test of the fully integrated Orion and SLS system.
The John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is one of ten National Aeronautics and Space Administration field centers, and is NASA's Center of Excellence for launch and payload processing systems.
Pictures of SpaceX's Rockets and SpacecraftsJoshua Miranda
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets.
SpaceX and the promising future of space travelPPT CHEF
A presentation we did based on a case study of Elon Musk's SpaceX and the promising future of space travel. Photos provided in public domain by SpaceX and NASA.
A presentation on how Elon Musk created world class and revolutionary companies such as Tesla, Spacex, Solar City etc, thus confirming that he is the real life Tony Stark!! ;)
The 2013 NRC Decadal Survey in Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics)Art Charo
From the interior of the Sun, to the upper atmosphere and near-space environment of Earth, and outward to a region far beyond Pluto where the Sun's influence wanes, advances during the past decade in space physics and solar physics--the disciplines NASA refers to as heliophysics--have yielded spectacular insights into the phenomena that affect our home in space.
Solar and Space Physics, from the National Research Council's (NRC's) Committee for a Decadal Strategy in Solar and Space Physics, is the second NRC decadal survey in heliophysics. Building on the research accomplishments realized during the past decade, the report presents a program of basic and applied research for the period 2013-2022 that will improve scientific understanding of the mechanisms that drive the Sun's activity and the fundamental physical processes underlying near-Earth plasma dynamics, determine the physical interactions of Earth's atmospheric layers in the context of the connected Sun-Earth system, and enhance greatly the capability to provide realistic and specific forecasts of Earth's space environment that will better serve the needs of society.
Although the recommended program is directed primarily at NASA and the National Science Foundation for action, the report also recommends actions by other federal agencies, especially the parts of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration charged with the day-to-day (operational) forecast of space weather. In addition to the recommendations included in this summary, related recommendations are presented in this report.
Long duration, lighter than air, stratospheric airships might offer a unique and compelling platform for a wide range of Earth science and astrophysics. There is also great commercial opportunity in stratospheric, stationary platforms that can remain aloft for months or even years at a time. A 2013 Keck Institute for Space Studies (KISS) series of workshops (http://kiss.caltech.edu/programs.html#airships) brought together a number of scientists and aerospace industry professionals to discuss this potential. The report from that study (http://kiss.caltech.edu/papers/airships/papers/airships.pdf) identified the need for a graduated approach to developing the necessary technology and recommended a funded challenge as one way to meet this need. The NASA Centennial Challenge office funded development of the Airships-20-20-20 Challenge, but NASA ultimately decided not to pursue the Challenge. I will describe the science enabled by airships and the proposed Challenge.
American Astronautical Society, Astronauts and Robots: Partners in Space Exploration, May 12-13, 2015 - http://astronautical.org/event/astronauts-robots
American Astronautical Society, Astronauts and Robots: Partners in Space Exploration, May 12-13, 2015 - http://astronautical.org/event/astronauts-robots
American Astronautical Society, Astronauts and Robots: Partners in Space Exploration, May 12-13, 2015 - http://astronautical.org/event/astronauts-robots
American Astronautical Society, Astronauts and Robots: Partners in Space Exploration, May 12-13, 2015 - http://astronautical.org/event/astronauts-robots
American Astronautical Society, Astronauts and Robots: Partners in Space Exploration, May 12-13, 2015 - http://astronautical.org/event/astronauts-robots
American Astronautical Society, Astronauts and Robots: Partners in Space Exploration, May 12-13, 2015 - http://astronautical.org/event/astronauts-robots
American Astronautical Society, Astronauts and Robots: Partners in Space Exploration, May 12-13, 2015 - http://astronautical.org/event/astronauts-robots
American Astronautical Society, Astronauts and Robots: Partners in Space Exploration, May 12-13, 2015 - http://astronautical.org/event/astronauts-robots
American Astronautical Society, Astronauts and Robots: Partners in Space Exploration, May 12-13, 2015 - http://astronautical.org/event/astronauts-robots
American Astronautical Society, Astronauts and Robots: Partners in Space Exploration, May 12-13, 2015 - http://astronautical.org/event/astronauts-robots
American Astronautical Society, Astronauts and Robots: Partners in Space Exploration, May 12-13, 2015 - http://astronautical.org/event/astronauts-robots
American Astronautical Society, Astronauts and Robots: Partners in Space Exploration, May 12-13, 2015 - http://astronautical.org/event/astronauts-robots
American Astronautical Society, Astronauts and Robots: Partners in Space Exploration, May 12-13, 2015 - http://astronautical.org/event/astronauts-robots
American Astronautical Society, Astronauts and Robots: Partners in Space Exploration, May 12-13, 2015 - http://astronautical.org/event/astronauts-robots
American Astronautical Society, Astronauts and Robots: Partners in Space Exploration, May 12-13, 2015 - http://astronautical.org/event/astronauts-robots
American Astronautical Society, Astronauts and Robots: Partners in Space Exploration, May 12-13, 2015 - http://astronautical.org/event/astronauts-robots
American Astronautical Society, Astronauts and Robots: Partners in Space Exploration, May 12-13, 2015 - http://astronautical.org/event/astronauts-robots
American Astronautical Society, Astronauts and Robots: Partners in Space Exploration, May 12-13, 2015 - http://astronautical.org/event/astronauts-robots