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E.D. Gilleran
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The current state of in-orbit refuelling involves launching propellant from the Earth’s surface in a single use refuelling craft, often to transfer hydrazine to the customer. This method is a logical first step however this architecture is not reusable, and it centres around a toxic and carcinogenic propellant. An architecture is proposed where hydrogen peroxide, a green oxidiser useful in both propulsion and power systems, is created from water ice in the solar system and refuelled with a reusable refuelling craft. First order sizing of the craft is conducted showing the viability of refuelling routes from Deimos, Phobos and the Moon. Prototype testing of a propellant transfer mechanism has shown the promise of using a piston-based transfer system, and the results of testing are used to better estimate the mass of a potential reusable refuelling craft.
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The current state of in-orbit refuelling involves launching propellant from the Earth’s surface in a single use refuelling craft, often to transfer hydrazine to the customer. This method is a logical first step however this architecture is not reusable, and it centres around a toxic and carcinogenic propellant. An architecture is proposed where hydrogen peroxide, a green oxidiser useful in both propulsion and power systems, is created from water ice in the solar system and refuelled with a reusable refuelling craft. First order sizing of the craft is conducted showing the viability of refuelling routes from Deimos, Phobos and the Moon. Prototype testing of a propellant transfer mechanism has shown the promise of using a piston-based transfer system, and the results of testing are used to better estimate the mass of a potential reusable refuelling craft.
Project Cardinal
The detailed design of the Mars lander for a Mars 2030 settlement mission
Bachelor thesis
(2018)
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Kathleen Blyth, A.M. de Boeij, K.L. Eppenga, E.D. Gilleran, C.J. Hosking, James Murdza, T.A.J.P. Nachtergaele, Slaven Stoyanov, D.M. Syaifoel, M.S. Westheim, A. Cervone, N. van Hoorn, Y. Liu
Project Cardinal, also known as the Mars 2030 mission, aims to provide a reusable system for manned return missions to Mars. The project goal is to perform a first launch by 2030, where a crew of 10 astronauts will stay on Mars for aminimumof one month before returning to Earth. This is summarised in theMission Need Statement.
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Project Cardinal, also known as the Mars 2030 mission, aims to provide a reusable system for manned return missions to Mars. The project goal is to perform a first launch by 2030, where a crew of 10 astronauts will stay on Mars for aminimumof one month before returning to Earth. This is summarised in theMission Need Statement.