NASA Space Exploration Logistics Workshop Proceedings
2006
As NASA has embarked on a new
Visionfor
Space Exploration, there is new energy and focus around the area of manned space exploration. These activities encompass the design of new vehicles such as the Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) and Crew Launch Vehicle (CLV) and the identification of commercial opportunities for space transportation services, as well as continued operations of the
Space Shuttleand the
International Space Station. Reaching the Moon and eventually Mars with a mix of both robotic and human explorers for short term missions is a formidable challenge in itself. How to achieve this in a safe, efficient and long-term sustainable way is yet another question. The challenge is not only one of vehicle design, launch, and operations but also one of
space logistics. Oftentimes, logistical issues are not given enough consideration upfront, in relation to the large share of
operating budgetsthey consume. In this context, a group of 54 experts in
space logisticsmet for a two-day workshop to discuss the following key questions: 1. What is the current state-of the art in
space logistics, in terms of architectures, concepts, technologies as well as enabling processes? 2. What are the main challenges for
space logisticsfor future human exploration of the
Moonand
Mars, at the intersection of engineering and space operations? 3. What lessons can be drawn from past successes and failures in human space flight logistics? 4. What lessons and connections do we see from terrestrial analogies as well as activities in other areas, such as U.S.
military logistics? 5. What key advances are required to enable long-term success in the context of a future interplanetary supply chain? These proceedings summarize the outcomes of the workshop, reference particular presentations, panels and
breakoutsessions, and record specific observations that should help guide future efforts.
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