Outlook of possible European contributions to future exploration scenarios and architectures |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Thales Alenia Space, Strada Antica di Collegno, 253-10146, Torino, Italy;2. Thales Alenia Space, Cannes, France;3. OHB System AG, Bremen, Germany;4. PRICE Systems, Germany;5. ESA-ESTEC, The Netherlands;1. Beijing Institute of Spacecraft System Engineering, China Academy of Space Technology, Beijing, 100094, PR China;2. Beijing Key Laboratory of Intelligent Space Robotic System Technology and Applications, Beijing, 100094, PR China;1. Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering & Earth Sciences, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA;2. SSERVI, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA, USA;3. Space Policy Institute, George Washington University, Washington DC 20052, USA;4. ESA ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2401 AZ Noordwijk, The Netherlands |
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| Abstract: | Building upon the important experience acquired with the development of the International Space Station, the major spacefaring countries are working within the International Space Exploration Coordination Group (ISECG) at the definition of a coordinated framework for expanding the human presence beyond the Low Earth Orbit, the Global Exploration Roadmap (GER). The GER defines a long-range strategy for global exploration and include three major elements.- •Common goals of ISECG participating agencies for space exploration.
- •Notional mission scenarios which are technically feasible and programmatically implementable. Two mission scenarios were defined in the 1st iteration of the GER: the “Asteroid Next” and the “Moon Next” mission scenarios.
- •Identification of near-term opportunities for coordination and cooperation related to e.g. the development of technologies, the implementation of robotic missions to destination of interest for closing strategic knowledge gaps which need to be addressed prior to human missions as well as the utilization of ISS for demonstration of exploration enabling capabilities.
In 2009 two studies have been awarded by ESA to Industrial Teams led by Thales Alenia Space—Italy and by Astrium—Germany to define, analyze and assess optional European scenarios for future human spaceflight and exploration activities, and to derive the required capabilities for the investigated timeframe until the year 2033. Work on the European scenarios has been aligned with and informed by the international work on the GER.A conceptual design of different Building Block Elements, representing critical contributions to international Design Reference Missions (DRM's) included in the ISECG GER, has been performed and analyzed with respect to programmatic risks, budgets and required technologies. Key driving requirements for the analyzed Building Block elements have been derived from the international DRM's included in the GER.The interim outcomes of the human exploration scenario study will be presented, identifying opportunities for European Contributions to an international exploration undertaking. |
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