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== Pathfinder class missions ==
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== Mission 3 ==
Mission 3 features solo human Pathfinders evaluating and preparing a site for the Explorer Crew to build the outpost.
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This may either be a enhanced [[Scout_class]], [[Sample_return_class]] or [[Pathfinder_class]] mission
  
Pathfinder stays a week or more on Lunar surface.
 
  
The human Pathfinder will operate while "standing" in the lander wearing their [[Surface Suit]]. At the Hab Site, the explorer will prepare the foundation with equipment varying from a pick and shovel to [perhaps] explosive loosening/clearing.
 
  
In the cleared hole, Pathfinder will either place a small inflatable structure, or more likely, an overhead cover. The overhead cover will be covered with regolith to provide a 2m thick barrier for thermal and radiation protection. Power, communication or other equipment will be set up. (Probably removed from the lander.)
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[[Category:Mission_Plans]]
 
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Pathfinder will do scientific studies and prepare the site for the [[Outpost]] to follow on the next mission.
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After about one week of residency, the Pathfinder will mount the lander and launch to Earth. The Pathfinder lander may provide limited braking before Earth orbital entry.
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Earth Return Landing will either be in the form of a [http://www.astronautix.com/craft/moose.htm GE "Project Moose"] style or an [http://www.spaceflight.esa.int/irdt/factsheet.pdf inflatable] heat shield. (Note, there are several examples of each. A simple web search will provide many of them. Also see http://www.nasa.gov/topics/aeronautics/features/irve.html) This [http://www.jamesoberg.com/112003irv_his.html discussion of inflatable re-entry] is also interesting. Georgia Tech has done some very cool research on the use of [http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/14744 Ballute Entry Systems for Lunar Return Missions]  
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Parachute to safety, and have a party!
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Latest revision as of 20:48, 7 February 2010

[edit] Mission 3

This may either be a enhanced Scout_class, Sample_return_class or Pathfinder_class mission

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