CM3_12–10–45


This three–level Crew Module (CM) variant will consist of the three EVA port option on both sides of the lower deck, the two EVA port option on both sides of the mid-deck, and the Observation Port option on both sides of the upper deck (Images 1 and 2). Twelve astronauts will live in the CM for forty–five days.
Image 1: Single level Crew Module, 10 EVA ports, 45-day duration, interior view
Image 2: Single level Crew Module, 10 EVA ports, 45-day duration, exterior view
Table 1 displays the Dynamic Mass for a CM that will house 12 astronauts with 10 spacesuits for about 6 weeks.

SPACESUIT MASS

700

kg

EVA EQUIPMENT MASS

181

kg

EC/LSS

3,316

kg

CONTINGENCY

412

kg

CREW MASS

980

kg

FOOD MASS

1,020

kg

CREW SYSTEMS

511

kg

CM3_12–10–45 DYNAMIC MASS

7,121

kg

Table 1: Three-level 12 Crew 10 EVA 45-day CM

Total Mass = CM3 Static Mass + CM3_12–10–42 Dynamic Mass
Total Mass = 4,346 kg + 7,121 kg
Total Mass = 11,467 kg

We will now modify the Crew Module designation by adding the mass:

CM3_12–10–45–11467

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