Fuel in the form of Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) for the Lunar Vehicle (LV) will be imported from Earth. It will be filled on the launch pad while nestled inside a VentureStar. The rocket fuel will be transported in a module that contains two LH2 tanks on either side of an input docking ring (Image 1). The Liquid Hydrogen is dispensed using the LH2 output docking ring located on either end of the module.
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| Image 1: Liquid Hydrogen Tanker |
Total Liquid Hydrogen = LH2 Tank 1 + LH2 Tank 2
Total Liquid Hydrogen = 4592 + 4592
Total Liquid Hydrogen = 9,184 kg
Liquid Hydrogen Tanker Mass = Empty Liquid Hydrogen Tanker + Total Liquid Hydrogen
Liquid Hydrogen Tanker Mass = 1316 + 9184
Liquid Hydrogen Tanker Mass = 10,500 kg
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