Small Probes for Orbital Return of Experiments
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Spencer, David A.
Bauer, Nicole
Juneau, Jessica R.
Kelly, Jenny R.
Mandalia, Amit
Nehrenz, Matthew
Willingham, Allison
McClellan, Justin
Sisco, James
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Abstract
The Small Probes for Orbital Return of Experiments (SPORE) flight
system will provide low-cost on-orbit operation, Earth return and recovery
for small payloads. The SPORE flight system design includes a service
module for orbital operations and de-orbit capability, and an entry vehicle to
perform entry, descent and landing. The SPORE system architecture is
scalable, allowing payload sizes ranging from the CubeSat standard one-unit
(1U) configuration 2U and 4U configurations. Experiments including
biological science, materials science, and thermal protection system flight
demonstrations are targeted applications for SPORE. The flight system can
be launched as either a primary or secondary payload into low-Earth orbit
or geosynchronous transfer orbit. It can also be deployed from the
International Space Station. This paper describes the driving requirements
for the SPORE system architecture. Conceptual designs for the service
module and entry vehicle are provided, and launch vehicle and ISS interfaces
are discussed. Future work leading to SPORE commercialization is
described.
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2012-01
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