Robotic lunar exploration: Architectures, issues and options

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作者
Mankins, John C. [1 ]
Valerani, Ernesto
Della Torre, Alberto
机构
[1] Artemis Innovat Management Solut LLC, Ashburn, VA 22001 USA
[2] Int Space Pioneers, Milan, Italy
[3] C Gavazzi Space, Milan, Italy
关键词
Space flight;
D O I
10.1016/j.actaastro.2007.01.054
中图分类号
V [航空、航天];
学科分类号
08 ; 0825 ;
摘要
The US 'vision for space exploration' articulated at the beginning of 2004 encompasses a broad range of human and robotic space missions, including missions to the Moon, Mars and destinations beyond. It establishes clear goals and objectives, yet sets equally clear budgetary 'boundaries' by stating firm priorities, including 'tough choices' regarding current major NASA programs. The new vision establishes as policy the goals of pursuing commercial and international collaboration in realizing future space exploration missions. Also, the policy envisions that advances in human and robotic mission technologies will play a key role-both as enabling and as a major public benefit that will result from implementing that vision. In pursuing future international space exploration goals, the exploration of the Moon during the coming decades represents a particularly appealing objective. The Moon provides a unique venue for exploration and discovery-including the science of the Moon (e.g., geological studies), science from the Moon (e.g., astronomical observatories), and science on the Moon (including both basic research, such as biological laboratory science, and applied research and development, such as the use of the Moon as a test bed for later exploration). The Moon may also offer long-term opportunties for utilization-including Earth observing applications and commercial developments. During the coming decade, robotic lunar exploration missions will play a particularly important role, both in their own right and as precursors to later, more ambitious human and robotic exploration and development efforts. The following paper discusses some of the issues and opportunities that may arise in establishing plans for future robotic lunar exploration. Particular emphasis is placed on four specific elements of future robotic infrastructure: Earth-Moon in-space transportation systems; lunar orbiters; lunar descent and landing systems; and systems for long-range transport on the Moon. (c) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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