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The Space Congress® Proceedings 2016 (44th) The Journey: Further Exploration for Universal Opportunities May 25th, 10:45 AM Modular Low Earth Orbital-Hub DLR Vision 2025 Dr. Oliver Romberg German Space Center (DLR), Bremen Follow this and additional works at: https://commons.erau.edu/space-congress-proceedings Scholarly Commons Citation Romberg, Dr. Oliver, "Modular Low Earth Orbital-Hub DLR Vision 2025" (2016). The Space Congress® Proceedings. 13. https://commons.erau.edu/space-congress-proceedings/proceedings-2016-44th/presentations-2016/13 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. ModularLow Earth Orbital-HubDLR Vision 2025Low Earth Orbital-HubDLR Vision 202544th Space Congress, Cape Canaveral, FloridaMay 24-26, 2016 Institut für RaumfahrtsystemeSystemanalyse RaumsegmentDr. Oliver Rombergwww.DLR.de  •  Folie 2 > Orbital-Hub > O. Romberg, May 2016Content:• Introduction• Project Goal• O-Hub Concept• Conclusionswww.DLR.de  •  Folie 3Low Earth Orbital-HubDLR Vision 202544th Space Congress, Cape Canaveral, FloridaMay 24-26, 2016 > Orbital-Hub > O. Romberg, May 2016• Studies and analyses of launch vehicles and orbital systems to evaluate their technical performance and costs• Design and development of spacecraft / missions (small satellites, lander vehicle)• Development of technologies for- Cryogenic Propellant Management- Planetary Landing- Satellite Subsystems- Guidance Navigation and Control- High Precision Optical Measurements - Habitation & Life-Support-SystemsInstitute of Space Systems / Bremenwww.DLR.de  •  Folie 4 > Orbital-Hub > O. Romberg, May 2016Project Goal Modular Orbital-Hub Proposals for the German/European position tocontinue manned spaceflight in LEO (Outpost, Observatory)• after ISS-operation• based on benefit of human presence in spacewww.DLR.de  •  Folie 5 > Orbital-Hub > O. Romberg, May 2016Orbital-Hub Concept Developmentwww.DLR.de  •  Folie 6• Various DLR ISS experienced scientists/experts plus NASA and ESA Astronauts, Bigelow Aerospace, Airbus-DS participated in simultaneous design studies (Concurrent Engineering Studies)• Result: Modular, simple but extendible platform with Free-FlyerDLR’s Orbital-Hub concept with Free-Flyer consisting of external science platform and pressurized laboratory> Orbital-Hub > O. Romberg, May 2016www.DLR.de  •  Folie 7 Simultaneous Design Laboratory Based on S/W Virtual Satellite  Simultaneous involvement of experts for 1-2 weeks   Common understanding  Result: Mature Phase 0/A concept Outputs: Proposals for next phaseOrbital-Hub Concept Development> Orbital-Hub > O. Romberg, May 2016Concept Development with Scientists in DLR CEFParticipating Disciplines- Science Coordination- Architecture / Configuration- Payload, I/Fs- Material Physics- Earth Observation- Atmosphere Physics- Human Physiology- Gravitation Biology- Radiation Biology- Technology Demonstration / Expl.- Operations- Robotics- Astronomy / Astrophysics- To be added: Plasma Physics tbdwww.DLR.de  •  Folie 8 > Orbital-Hub > O. Romberg, May 2016Main Objectives for Development www.DLR.de  •  Folie 9• Significant cost reduction (lessons learnt from ISS), small concept!     • Utilization of O-Hub as platform for • Earth Observation• Technology Demonstration • Commercial users (involvment of global players, private investments)• Science (following to ISS but with Free Flyer)• Exploration Preparation (crew-training for planetary missions, mission simulation)• High flexible, modular and extendible concept (“Space Village”)• Involving worldwide roadmaps, synergy potentials with existing systems (e. g. Dream Chaser, Space Exploration, …)• Keeping human spaceflight alive (in EU / D)!• More self-standing and dominant role for Europe/Germany in Space!> Orbital-Hub > O. Romberg, May 2016Engineering Concepts for Modular LEO Platform www.DLR.de  •  Folie 10Modular Orbital-Hub: Dockable Module/Platform as a European Initiative> Orbital-Hub > O. Romberg, May 2016Orbital-Hub Free-Flyer• Spacecraft:• launch mass: 18.7 t (w/o payload)• propulsion: hybrid (chemical / electrical)• diameter: 4.5 m• length: 15.4 m• power: 20 kW average• Features:• external decoupled Observation / Science Platform• modular, scalable and attitude-flexible concept• crew operation while docked at O-Hub / capsule / ISS• transport by single A64-Launch• low cost• to be realised within ~8 years> Orbital-Hub > O. Romberg, May 2016www.DLR.de  •  Folie 11Conclusions and Next Steps• Further motivation and justification (beyond science) to build and operate human-tended infrastructures in LEO• High interest of possible users in Mini-Station with free flyer • i. e. Modular Orbital-Hub involving space industry (ADS, Bigelow)• Involvement of German key contributions for further consideration • Astronautical spaceflight in LEO• Ongoing requirements definition with int. community• Automated service modules, habitation modules• Robotic technology options• Advanced low thrust propulsion• Operations • Major Next Steps: • Detailled Design of O-Hub Free-Flyer Module in co-op with ADS• Detailed definition of use cases with international partners (commercial, industry, agencies, institutions) www.DLR.de  •  Folie 14 > Orbital-Hub > O. Romberg, May 2016Thank you for your interest!April 2016O. Romberg, D. Quantius, S. Baerwalde, H. Dittus et al.Institute of Space SystemsSystem Analysis Space Segmentwww.DLR.de  •  Folie 15 > Orbital-Hub > O. Romberg, Mai 2016

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