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The development of a cislunar space infrastructureThe primary objective of this Advanced Mission Design Program is to define the general characteristics and phased evolution of a near-Earth space infrastructure. The envisioned foundation includes a permanently manned, self-sustaining base on the lunar surface, a space station at the Libration Point between earth and the moon (L1), and a transportation system that anchors these elements to the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) station. The implementation of this conceptual design was carried out with the idea that the infrastructure is an important step in a larger plan to expand man's capabilities in space science and technology. Such expansion depends on low cost, reliable, and frequent access to space for those who wish to use the multiple benefits of this environment. The presence of a cislunar space infrastructure would greatly facilitate the staging of future planetary missions, as well as the full exploration of the lunar potential for science and industry. The rationale for, and a proposed detailed scenario in support of, the cislunar space infrastructure are discussed.
Document ID
19890009981
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Buck, C. A. (Colorado Univ. Boulder, CO, United States)
Johnson, A. S. (Colorado Univ. Boulder, CO, United States)
Mcglinchey, J. M. (Colorado Univ. Boulder, CO, United States)
Ryan, K. D. (Colorado Univ. Boulder, CO, United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.26:184728
NASA-CR-184728
Accession Number
89N19352
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGT-21-002-080
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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