| タイトル | A Lunar Electromagnetic Launch System for In-Situ Resource Utilization |
| 本文（外部サイト） | http://hdl.handle.net/2060/20110007073 |
| 著者（英） | Kuznetsov, Steven B.; Kloesel, Kurt J.; Wright, Michael R. |
| 著者所属（英） | NASA Goddard Space Flight Center |
| 発行日 | 2010-05-17 |
| 言語 | eng |
| 内容記述 | Future human exploration of the moon will require the development of capabilities for in-situ resource utilization (ISRU). Transport of lunar-derived commodities such as fuel and oxygen to orbiting resource depots has been proposed to enable refueling landers or other vehicles. A lunar electromagnetic launch (LEML) system could be an effective means of transporting materials, as an alternative to non-renewable chemical-based propulsion systems. An example LEML concept is presented based on previous studies, existing EML technologies, and NASA's human exploration architecture. A preliminary assessment of the cost-versus-benefit of such a system is also offered; the conclusion, however, is not as favorable for LEML as originally suggested. |
| NASA分類 | Launch Vehicles and Launch Operations |
| レポートNO | Paper 229 |
| 権利 | Copyright, Distribution as joint owner in the copyright |
