Looks like a mission planning training exercise for young engineers.
.....Interesting but I suspect much too expensive.....
Another recent fiso presentation from Boeing about their 2033 Mars flyby concept. Not related to the JPL study, but I don't think we need multiple threads for deadbeat concepts like these.
Quote from: su27k on 05/03/2022 12:17 pmAnother recent fiso presentation from Boeing about their 2033 Mars flyby concept. Not related to the JPL study, but I don't think we need multiple threads for deadbeat concepts like these.My favorite part is the label on the graphic that says "Trash disposal/ Cubesat dispenser"
Quote from: freddo411 on 05/03/2022 02:24 pmQuote from: su27k on 05/03/2022 12:17 pmAnother recent fiso presentation from Boeing about their 2033 Mars flyby concept. Not related to the JPL study, but I don't think we need multiple threads for deadbeat concepts like these.My favorite part is the label on the graphic that says "Trash disposal/ Cubesat dispenser"That’s a winner for sure. My fave is the subtly shifting scale on the charts. Is a Cargo SLS 40mt tall, or 50mt?
Interesting but I suspect much too expensive. Reminds me of Boeing IMIS and the attendant Lander represented my model.
In summary. The proposal is to do a short duration opposition class manned mission to orbited Mars for 31 days launching in early 2033. Hardware required is 4 SLS Block 2 and 13 expendable Falcon Heavy launchers. Along with 17 hypergolic propulsion stages of 4 different tankage size, a 40 tonne transit habitat and a partial fueled Orion vehicle. THe return to Earth leg of the mission uses a Venusian gravity assist.
Is somebody seriously suggesting spending >1.5 years in Orion's volume of space? Or am I missing something?
Acronym list needs updating.USA - DSB - ECM- Presumably not United States of America's Electronic Counter Measures using Dual Side Band.
Quote from: Surfdaddy on 05/03/2022 09:39 pmIs somebody seriously suggesting spending >1.5 years in Orion's volume of space? Or am I missing something?Transit Habitat