AIAA-JPC Depot-presentation rev2 - United Launch … Ares V Architecture ... Atlas V & Delta IV...
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Propellant Depot
Bernard Kutter United Launch Alliance
Propellant Depot
Bernard Kutter United Launch Alliance
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Propellant Depots Enable New Missions
Delta IVHeavy
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Prop Transfer
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Large Missions Enabled without Developing Brand New Rocket
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Dual-Launchwith Depot
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Depots Can Enhance CxP Ares V Architecture
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EDS Propellant Mass Beyond ESAS Baseline (mT)
Prop Xfer
Propellant Depots Provide Exploration Flexibility to
Accommodate Performance Needs
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110t Competitive Propellant Launch
Propellant Depot
80% of Launch Mass
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Delta IV ScorpiusAtlas V Falcon 9 CommercialOrion
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Lunar OrbitRendezvous
Propellant Transfer
Propellant Transfer
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Depots Enable Alternate Architectures
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Historic Non-Shuttle/Exploration Launch Market
Propellant Depots Can Revolutionize Launch Market
� Exploration Represents Vast New Launch Market
� Depots Stimulate Competitive Launch Market
� Supports Robust Healthy US Launch Industry
Annual Lunar Missions
LEO Launch Mass (mT)
CxP Propellant
CxP Hardware
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Upper Stage Experience Enables Depots
� Depots Derived from Existing Upper Stages Support Near-Term Application
Centaur-Derived “Disposable” Depot
Single Fluid DepotHistoric Space Station
Depot Paradigm
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Depot Technologies are Mature
� Upper Stage Cryo-Fluid Management Directly Applicable to Propellant Depots
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66Fluid Coupling
63Transfer System Operation
77AR&D
88System Chilldown
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93Mass Gauging
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Summary
� Propellant Depots Create Vast New Launch Market
–Stimulate Commercial Space Flight Capability
–Increased Launch Demand Supports Healthy Robust Launch Industry
� Joint Utilization of Flight-Proven Systems by NASA, DoD & Commercial Provides a Safe, Affordable & Sustainable Approach to Exploration
–Leverages Existing Investments & Reduces Annual Standalone Lien
� Atlas V & Delta IV Provide Proven Foundation for Reliable, Affordable & Sustainable Launch
–Reduced Launch Vehicle Investment Allows Enhanced Investment in Innovation
� ULA is Prepared to Support the NASA & the Nation