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Design of Deep Space Missions Using a Dedicated Small Launch Vehicle

소형위성 전용 발사체를 이용한 심우주 임무 설계

  • Received : 2022.08.22
  • Accepted : 2022.11.06
  • Published : 2022.12.01
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Abstract

Recently, as the CAPSTONE, a precursor mission for Lunar Gateway, was launched on a small launch vehicle for the purpose of demonstrating communications and navigation technology in the NRHO, large attention was brought to this event that enabled high-impact deep space mission using dedicated small launch vehicle and small spacecraft. In this study, we introduced the concept of a dual launch operation and examined the capability of the new concept in the exploration of the Moon, Mars and asteroid. It turned out a single launch is sufficient for the lunar low orbit mission up to around 247 kg, and the dual launch option can transport 215 kg and 183 kg to nearby destinations as such as Mars and astroid Apophis respectively.

최근 루나 게이트웨이의 선구자 임무인 CAPSTONE이 NRHO에서 통신 및 항법 기술 시연을 위해 소형발사체로 발사됨에 따라 전용 소형발사체와 소형위성을 이용하여 심우주 임무를 가능하게 한 이번 행사가 큰 주목을 받았다. 본 연구에서는 소형발사체 이중발사 운영개념이 소개하고, 달, 화성 및 소행성 탐사를 위한 새로운 개념의 가능성을 검토했다. 단독발사로 달 저궤도 임무에 약 247 kg을, 이중발사로 화성 및 소행성 아포피스와 같은 목적지에 각각 215 kg 및 183 kg을 수송할 수 있는 것으로 나타났다.

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Acknowledgement

본 연구는 2단형 소형발사체 선행기술 개발 과제(FR22B00)의 지원을 받아 수행되었습니다.

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