Gass, Michael

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

The Space Congress® Proceedings 2004 (41st) Space Congress Proceedings Apr 28th, 8:00 AM Panel Session IV - Launch Vehicle Options for Exploration Michael Gass Vice President, Space Transportation, Loclrneed-Martin Follow this and additional works at: https://commons.erau.edu/space-congress-proceedings Scholarly Commons Citation Gass, Michael, "Panel Session IV - Launch Vehicle Options for Exploration" (2004). The Space Congress® Proceedings. 11. https://commons.erau.edu/space-congress-proceedings/proceedings-2004-41st/april-28/11 This Event is brought to you for free and open access by the Conferences at Scholarly Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Space Congress® Proceedings by an authorized administrator of Scholarly Commons. For more information, please contact commons@erau.edu. Launch Vehicle Options for Exploration Mr. Michael Gass VP, Space Transportation Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company • Maximize Mission Success, Affordability and Performance Introduce Improvements One Step at a Time-Spiral Development Ensure Improved Flying Product at Each Step • Maintain Common Fleet and Processes for All Customers - NASA, AF, NRO, Commercial - Human Spaceflight Benefits of Evolution Philosophy Grow Capability As Needs Mature-Lowest Risk & Incremental Cost High Demonstrated Reliability Shared Infrastructure Reduces Cost LounchVohOp1lons-E:cplor111tlon_28Apr04 LDunchVeh0ptlons..£z~oratlon_28ApriM 56 Heavy-Lift ETO 40-135 MT EEL V Derived STS Derived Clean Sheet~ Parallel Burn Expendable ~ Series Burn L.aunehVehOptlons-Explorntlon_28Apr04 (k kg)(k lb) ·200 nmi Circular 30 51 .6 deg inclination Dual Engine Centaur (DEC) Lound!Veh0ptlons-Explonrtlon_28Apr04 ~W&'~®J1n ::oL@;-~:~·u }{] i11rrmJ@1ir J f~a:!h:J~ Atlas V Family 2006 • s-;;tem Level ~ppro,aiih Meets Space'Exploration Needs , LaunchVeh0pdons-Explorotlon_28Apt04 :~ lrn "rt1muSi.l~rw • Focus on 100% Mission Success • Mission Architecture Sets Direction for Future Space Transportation Capability •Integrating Safety, Affordability and Performance Is Critical to Enable Renewed Vision of Discovery v .::>; -~N~ti'on's~'VfsiQn· Pt:oviaes?i l!fniqii_,:r~1 Qpp{iitunitt• fc,,:"'f', , NASA, DOD and Industry Partnership • !:' • ;.: <.., ,.. .,, 'V ... ~;, • ~ "'<! :# .. .. .. LauncttVffl0ptlon•.£J:p10f":r.tlon_28Aot1M 57 

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