Reusable space tug concept and mission
The paper deals with the conceptual design of a space tug to be used in support to Earth
satellites transfer manoeuvres. Usually Earth satellites are released in a non-definitive low …
satellites transfer manoeuvres. Usually Earth satellites are released in a non-definitive low …
The Lunar Space Tug: A sustainable bridge between low Earth orbits and the Cislunar Habitat
Abstract The International Space Station is the first space human outpost and over the last
15 years, it has represented a peculiar environment where science, technology and human …
15 years, it has represented a peculiar environment where science, technology and human …
Multidisciplinary mission and system design tool for a reusable electric propulsion space tug
Abstract According to the Global Exploration Roadmap, a Getaway in the lunar vicinity will
enable the human exploration of the Moon, paving the way toward Mars and further in the …
enable the human exploration of the Moon, paving the way toward Mars and further in the …
How the Lunar Space Tug can support the cislunar station
Abstract The Lunar Space Tug is a sustainable transportation system able to rendezvous
with a target body in Low Earth Orbits environment, assess its current position, attitude and …
with a target body in Low Earth Orbits environment, assess its current position, attitude and …
Architecting a family of space tugs based on orbital transfer mission scenarios
THE consequences of satellite misplacement or malfunction can be far reaching. Recall the
sudden computer failure of the PanAmSat Galaxy IV satellite, which caused the satellite to …
sudden computer failure of the PanAmSat Galaxy IV satellite, which caused the satellite to …
[HTML][HTML] Future in-orbit servicing operations in the space traffic management context
R Opromolla, D Grishko, J Auburn, R Bevilacqua… - Acta Astronautica, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper provides a concise yet informative overview on future operations in near-Earth
space including in-orbit servicing, assembly, manufacturing, and the use of space tugs, in …
space including in-orbit servicing, assembly, manufacturing, and the use of space tugs, in …
The future of human spaceflight
M Reichert - Acta Astronautica, 2001 - Elsevier
After the Apollo Moon program, the international space station represents a further milestone
of humankind in space. International follow-on programs like a manned return to the Moon …
of humankind in space. International follow-on programs like a manned return to the Moon …
Conceptual design of a crewed reusable space transportation system aimed at parabolic flights: Stakeholder analysis, mission concept selection, and spacecraft …
This paper proposes a methodology to derive architectures and operational concepts for
future earth-to-orbit and sub-orbital transportation systems. In particular, at first, it describes …
future earth-to-orbit and sub-orbital transportation systems. In particular, at first, it describes …
A methodology to support strategic decisions in future human space exploration: from scenario definition to building blocks assessment
MA Viscio, E Gargioli, JA Hoffman, P Maggiore… - Acta Astronautica, 2013 - Elsevier
The human exploration of multiple deep space destinations (eg Cis-Lunar, NEAs), in view of
the final challenge of sending astronauts to Mars, represents a current and consistent study …
the final challenge of sending astronauts to Mars, represents a current and consistent study …
Cost Engineering–The new paradigm for space launch vehicle design
DE Koelle - Journal of Reducing Space Mission Cost, 1998 - Springer
The paper describes the basic definition and application of'Cost Engineering'which means
to design a vehicle system for minimum development cost and/or for minimum operations …
to design a vehicle system for minimum development cost and/or for minimum operations …