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A Design for a Reusable Water-Based Spacecraft Known as the Spacecoach

 Based on components already in existence, this manual details a reference design for an interplanetary spacecraft that is simple, durable, fully reusable and comprised mostly of water. Using such an accessible material leads to a spacecraft architecture that is radically simpler, safer and cheaper...

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Main Authors: McConnell, Brian. (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Tolley, Alexander. (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
Edition:1st ed. 2016.
Series:SpringerBriefs in Space Development,
Subjects:
Aerospace engineering.
Astronautics.
Space sciences.
Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.
Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics).
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-22677-4
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Water
  • Propulsion
  • Power Plants
  • Life Support, Materials And Artificial Gravity
  • Upgradability
  • Landers
  • Safety and Autonomy
  • Development And Construction Timeline
  • A Stagecoach Reference Design
  • Mission Templates
  • Mars, Venus, Mercury
  • A Vision of the Future
  • Research Priorities
  • Equations and Supporting Data
  • Delta V Values and Maps For Interesting Routes
  • Modeling Mission Economics
  • Conclusion.

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