Futurepowersystemsforspaceexploration.pptVIP

Future power systems for space exploration Overall Goal of past S54 Study,2001 -2003 Findings and Recommendations ESA Contract # 14565/00/NL/WK April 13th, 2005, M. Lang, TEC-MPC Overall Goal and Content of past S54 Study: Study into future power systems for space exploration, aimed specifically at a human mission to the Mars surface to take place in the 2020-2030 timeframe, comprised of 5 parts + 2 extensions: System requirements/constraints Technology Inventory Nuclear power systems Architectural design of reference system Technology Development Ext. #1: Nuclear power for static mission e