{"id":40166,"date":"2012-03-31T01:11:46","date_gmt":"2012-03-30T17:11:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/deep-space-habitat-module-concepts-outlined-for-beo-exploration\/"},"modified":"2012-03-31T01:11:46","modified_gmt":"2012-03-30T17:11:46","slug":"deep-space-habitat-module-concepts-outlined-for-beo-exploration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/deep-space-habitat-module-concepts-outlined-for-beo-exploration\/","title":{"rendered":"Deep Space Habitat module concepts outlined for BEO exploration"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the push for exploration Beyond Earth Orbit (BEO) increasing, a proposed habitat for human exploration outside the confines of Earth\u2019s immediate space is taking shape as NASA presses forward with the development of its new Deep Space Habitat (DSH) \u2013 a module-based habitation facility that will be used as part of manned exploration missions to the moon, asteroids, and eventually Mars.<\/p>\n

Deep Space Habitat \u2013 Building on the modular success of the ISS:<\/p>\n

As presented by the AES Habitation Project, the Future In-Space Operations presentation outlines NASA\u2019s progress-to-date, as well as future uses for, the Deep Space Habitat (DSH).<\/p>\n

\"\"\u201cDevelop DSH concepts based on International Space Station Systems,\u201d states the presentation \u2013 available for download on L2 (L2 Link).<\/p>\n

With an initial size capable of accommodating four (4) crewmembers for a 60-day mission, the DSH will be comprised of a newly-constructed or refurbished HAB module along with a docked Orion space capsule.<\/p>\n

Building from this 60-day configuration, the DSH will carry the capability of expanding to a 500-day configuration, which would see the incorporation of an MPLM (Multi-Purpose Logistics Module) to the HAB\/Orion duo.<\/p>\n

With initial studies completed in the fall of 2011, the HAB\/MPLM structure emerged as the current project baseline, allowing for the subsequent and ongoing development of a \u201cDeep Space Command Post concept for Earth-Moon L1 or L2 locations.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"The benefits of using already exiting modules \u2013 such as the MPLMs \u2013 provides for already on-orbit service verification through the modules\u2019 usage in the construction, utilization, and continuation of the International Space Station.<\/p>\n

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As noted by the presentation, the potential benefits of using ISS MPLM- and HAB-sized (ISS Lab-sized) modules is that \u201cISS hardware is flight qualified; the mass may be higher but utilization could reduce overall project cost, schedule, and risk; Incorporates ISS utilization into the program; and it offers an approach to incorporating International participation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ground rules and assumptions:<\/p>\n

As with all elements of space travel, the DSH comes with certain ground rules and assumptions for its construction, outfitting, and utilization.<\/p>\n

\"\"Specifically, the Future In-Space Operations presentation notes that the DSH\u2019s design is \u201cintended to meet HAT (Human spaceflight Architecture Team) missions with modifications as required to utilize current ISS and MPCV (Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, also known at Orion) systems and technologies.\u201d<\/p>\n

For 60-day missions, the DSH could be utilized by a crew of four astronauts for Earth-Moon Lagrangian Point 1 (EM L1) missions, EM L2 missions, GEO satellite servicing missions, ES (Earth-Sun) L2 missions, Lunar orbit missions, and microgravity free-flyer missions.<\/p>\n

Likewise, and more importantly, the 500-day missions of the DSH would see a crew of four astronauts use the complex for Near Earth Asteroid missions and Mars transit and orbital missions.<\/p>\n

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