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Ares First Stage "Systemology" - Combining Advanced Systems Engineering and Planning Tools to Assure Mission SuccessAres is an integral part of NASA s Constellation architecture that will provide crew and cargo access to the International Space Station as well as low earth orbit support for lunar missions. Ares replaces the Space Shuttle in the post 2010 time frame. Ares I is an in-line, two-stage rocket topped by the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle, its service module, and a launch abort system. The Ares I first stage is a single, five-segment reusable solid rocket booster derived from the Space Shuttle Program's reusable solid rocket motor. The Ares second or upper stage is propelled by a J-2X main engine fueled with liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen. This paper describes the advanced systems engineering and planning tools being utilized for the design, test, and qualification of the Ares I first stage element. Included are descriptions of the current first stage design, the milestone schedule requirements, and the marriage of systems engineering, detailed planning efforts, and roadmapping employed to achieve these goals.
Document ID
20090014197
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Seiler, James (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Brasfield, Fred (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Cannon, Scott (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
August 25, 2008
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
MSFC-2145
Meeting Information
Meeting: 59th International Astronautical Congress
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Country: United Kingdom
Start Date: September 29, 2008
End Date: October 3, 2008
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NNM07AA75C
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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