The ISECG Global Exploration Roadmap

Kathy Laurini21 May 2012

Presentation Contents

Introduction to the Global Exploration Roadmap

Plans for community engagement

Global Exploration Roadmap contents• Goals and objectives• Mission scenarios• Near-term preparatory activities

Conclusion

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Introduction to the Global Exploration Roadmap

The first iteration of the Global Exploration Roadmap (GER) was released by ISECG in September 2011 Second iteration planned Sept 2012

The GER reflects the international effort to collaboratively define technically feasible and programmatically implementable exploration mission scenarios with the common goal of humans on the surface of Mars Asteroid Next, Moon Next

GER serves as a non-binding reference for agencies to inform near-term decisions related to exploration preparatory activities

12 space agencies participated in the GER development

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Participating Agencies

The GER framework enhances coordination and cooperation of global human space exploration activities by enabling discussion of these key areas

Goals and objectivesLong-range mission scenariosNear-term opportunities for coordination and cooperation

The contents of the GER reflect agency discussion on the technical factors driving space exploration plans and programs

Informs agency decisions regarding preparatory activities Informs agencies interested in partnerships

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The GER Framework

Seeking Community Engagement

The first iteration of the GER will be updated by agencies to reflect evolving policies and plans and consensus on exploration scenario planning work

Multiple opportunities for input will be provided with each GER iteration Main expectations for second iteration planned for end 2012/early 2012

• Reflecting consensus on any updates to asteroid next and moon next scenarios• Reflecting any ISS Partnership decisions regarding additional uses of ISS for

exploration• 2nd iteration will maintain at least 2 mission scenarios considered technically

feasible and programmatically implementable

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Common Goals in the GER

Common goals are needed, but recognized individual agency goals are what is important to an agency• Search for Life• Extend Human Presence• Perform Space, Earth, and Applied Science• Perform Science to Support Human Exploration• Develop Exploration Technologies and Capabilities• Stimulate Economic Expansion• Enhance Earth Safety• Engage the Public in Exploration

GER reflects common goals and supporting objectives These are to be iterated and will reflect agency/national priorities

Economic ExpansionA Sustained Presence -

Extending Human FrontiersNew Knowledge in Science and

Technology A Global Partnership Inspiration and Education

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Supporting Objectives Captured in the GER

Long-Range Strategy and Mission Scenarios

The GER defines a common long-range exploration strategy• Start with ISS and work towards humans sustainably exploring the surface of

Mars

The common long-range strategy identifies two feasible pathways• Asteroid Next and Moon Next

Each pathway is elaborated through a “mission scenario” to enable discussions of exploration concepts and approaches which meet our common objectives

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Two Pathways in a Common Strategy

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ＩＳＳ（ LEO）Earth-Moon Lagrange L1

Mars Surface

Astreroid

Mars Orbit

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Lunar Surface Asteroid

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Lunar Surface

Next Steps

Mars: Ultimate Goal for All

Scenarios

LEO & ISS

Deep Space Habitat at Earth-Moon Lagrange Point

Near-term Focus on Guiding Capabilities, Technologies and Leveraging ISS

Long-term Focus is Discovery Driven and Enhanced by Emerging Technologies

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Strategic Principles Guide Mission Scenarios

Capability driven framework – follow a step-wise approach to evolving capabilities

Exploration value – generate public benefits and meet exploration objectives

International partnerships – provide early and sustained opportunities for diverse partners

Robustness – provide resilience to programmatic and technical challenges

Affordability – take into account budget constraintsHuman/Robotic partnership – maximize synergy

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Asteroid Next To Mars with an Asteroid as the Next Step

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Key Features

Targeted utilization of the ISS to advance capabilities needed for human exploration

Continued availability of access to LEO through commercial or government provided capabilities

Opportunities to demonstrate human operations in cis-lunar space, enabling missions like satellite servicing

Early deployment of the deep space habitat to Lagrange point, allowing demonstration of habitation and other key capabilities in a deep space environment

Progressively longer demonstrations of the ability to live without the supply chain from earth

Technology Pull for in-space propulsion, advanced life support and power generation

Two asteroid missions, each with crew of 4, and a robotic precursor

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Cis-Lunar Servicing & Deployment

To Mars with an Asteroid as the Next Step

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ISS Utilization & Capability Demonstration Deep Space Exploration

Future Human Mission

Low Earth Orbit

Cis-Lunar

Near-Earth Objects

ISS Operations

Missions and DestinationsOpportunities for Commercial or International Platforms

Step 1

Opportunities for Commercial or International Cis-Lunar Missions

Moon

Robotic Exploration

Precursorto First NEA

Precursorto Second NEA

Robotic Exploration

Robotic Exploration

Key Enabling Capabilities

Future Human Mission

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Exploration Test Module

Robotic Precursor MissionRobotic MissionTechnology Demonstration

Commercial Cargo

SLS/Heavy Launch Vehicle

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Commercial Crew

MPCVDeep Space Habitat

Cryogenic Propulsion Stage Advanced In-Space Propulsion

Space Exploration Vehicle

Servicing & Support Systems

Crewed flights to Exploration Test Module

Step 2

First Human Mission to a NEA

Second Human Mission to a NEA

Crewed visits to DSH

Crewed visits to DSHIncreasing duration

Mars System

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Moon Next To Mars with the Moon as the Next Step

Key Features

Targeted utilization of the ISS to advance capabilities needed for human exploration

Continued availability of access to LEO through commercial or government provided capabilities

Targeted science and ISRU efforts which build on knowledge from recent and planned robotic precursors

Early deployment of both medium and large cargo landers, to deliver human-scale robotic systems

Five “extended-stay” missions at the polar region, each with a crew of 4 Demonstration of long-distance surface mobility needed for Mars exploration Technology pull for technologies such as dust management and mitigation

techniques, precision landing, and advanced life support Lunar campaign followed by one mission to a Near Earth Asteroid Lunar campaign can be extended if discoveries warrant

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Robotic Exploration

Robotic Exploration

Lunar Exploration

To Mars with the Moon as the Next Step

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ISS Utilization & Capability Demonstration Deep Space Exploration

Low Earth OrbitISS Operations

Missions and Destinations

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Opportunities for Commercial or International Lunar Missions

Opportunities for Commercial or International Cis-Lunar Missions

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Key Enabling Capabilities

Commercial Cargo

Servicing & Support Systems

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Commercial Crew

Cryogenic PropulsionStage

Lander Ascent Stage

Lunar Surface Elements

Moon

Near-Earth ObjectsPrecursor

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Cis-Lunar

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Opportunities for Commercial or International Platforms

Crewed visits to DSH

Human Scale Human Enabled

Future Human Mission

Robotic Exploration

Crewed flights to Exploration Test Module

Mars System

Robotic Precursor MissionRobotic MissionTechnology Demonstration

Deep Space Habitat

Human Mission to a NEA

Space Exploration Vehicle

SLS/Heavy Launch Vehicle

MPCV

Lander Descent Stage

Communication AssetsMedium Cargo Lander

Exploration Test Module

Near-Term Opportunities for Coordination and Cooperation

Significant resources are being expended around the world to prepare for human space exploration

Agencies seek opportunities to leverage these investments through knowledge of partner priorities and partnerships: coordination and cooperation

The Global Exploration Roadmap framework facilitates achieving alignment with emerging global consensus on exploration scenarios

Five opportunity areas have been identified• Use of ISS for Exploration• Space Systems and Infrastructure Development• Robotic Precursor Missions• Advanced Technologies• Analog Activities

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Priority GER Discussion Topics for 2012

Maximize use of ISS in support of exploration• Technology demonstration• Demonstrating reliability and maturity of critical capabilities• Human health management for long duration missions• Operational simulations

Early design reference missions in both Asteroid Next and Moon Next scenarios• Inform requirements development and agency studies

Sharing agency priorities for advanced technology investment areas• Look for partnership opportunities and areas considered

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Priority GER Discussion Topics for 2012 (cont)

Defining human space exploration knowledge gaps for each destination• Increase synergy between human and robotic science exploration• Increase awareness of role of robotic missions as precursors

Conclusion

The ISECG is a non-binding agency coordination forum, enabling dialogue and producing products that inform individual agency decision makers

The GER reflects agency collaboration in order to identify technically feasible and programmatically implementable approaches to sustainable space exploration• Responding to common goals, respecting individual agency goals• Reflecting agency interests and envisaged long-term roles• Enabling discussions to advance international cooperation

ISECG agencies, including NASA, will communicate their work openly in order to promote interest and engagement in space exploration activities throughout society

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Back Up Charts

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The Global Exploration Strategy

The Global Exploration Strategy: A Framework for Coordination was documented in 2007 by 14 space agencies

Vision is for a globally coordinated and sustainable human and robotic space exploration effort to destinations that humans will someday live and work

Delivering benefits in 5 thematic areas:• Science and Technology• Sustained Presence in the Solar System• Economic Expansion• Global Partnerships• Inspiration and Education

Envisioned a coordination mechanism to promote the vision• International Space Exploration Coordination Group (ISECG)

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ISECG Terms of Reference

Work collectively in a non-binding, consensus-driven manner towards the further development and implementation of the Global Exploration Strategy• Providing a forum for discussion of interests, objectives and plans• Providing a forum for development of conceptual products• Promoting interest and engagement around the world• Enabling multilateral or bilateral partnerships

Principles• Open and Inclusive• Flexible and Evolutionary• Effective• Mutual Interest

Focus work on products considered important to enabling timely individual agency decision-making

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