Astronauts will use the Expeditionary to conduct science missions that are quite a distance away from the space station. It will support free–flying experiments and sensors while conducting all maintenance and repairs.
The crew will live and work inside a CM2_06–06–30–6212 (Images 1 and 2).
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| Image 1: Two level Crew Module, 6 EVA ports, 30-day duration, interior |
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| Image 2: Two level Crew Module, 6 EVA ports, 30-day duration, exterior |
The CM will be used in two different configurations. Utility Vehicles (UVs) will be attached whilst in space ship mode, and an Orbital Vehicle (OV) attached whilst in rocket ship mode (Image 3).
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| Image 3: Expeditionary space ship and rocket ship configurations |
The garage will be filled with tools, equipment, and spare parts.
OV STACK
This configuration will carry the crew and the garage to a circular orbit with an altitude of no more than 1,051 km. This will ensure that all sensors pointed down in this orbit will drift westward, increasing the amount area to survey. The crew will support the various science and industrial modules located there.
Scientific
- Biology
- Biomedical
- Astronomy
- Oceanography
- Space Physics
- Earth Resources
- etc.
Industrial
- Electrophoresis
- Chrystal Growth
- etc.
OV Payload = Crew Module + Connector + Garage + Support Equipment
OV Payload = 6212 + 2625 + 272 + 3273
OV Payload = 12,382 kg
Delta V Budget = Delta V There + Delta V Back
Delta V Budget = 0.076 + 0.076
Delta V Budget = 0.151 kps
Propellant Requirement = Propellant There + Propellant Back
Propellant Requirement = 252 +248
Propellant Requirement = 501 kg
Propellant Requirement = 2.77% full
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