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'''The first manned mission.'''
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Phase four '''[[Explorer_class]]''' Multi-manned mission
  
This will probably be a solo mission with a week long surface stay.
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See [[Explorer_class]]
  
The explorer will be launched, ride out in, and land "standing" in the lander, in their [[Surface Suit]]. Once on site, the explorer will dig in using any number of techniques and equipment varying from a pick and shovel to a powered machine to explosive loosening/clearing.
 
  
in the cleared hole, he will either place a small inflatable structure, or more likely, an overhead cover. The overhead cover will be recovered with the removed regolith to provide a 2m thick cover for thermal and radiation protection. whatever power, communication or other equipment will be set-up. (Probably removed from the lander.)
 
  
Once completed, the explorer will do a combination of scientific studies and prepare the site for the [[Outpost]] to follow on the next mission.
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After a week stay, the explorer will again mount the lander, and use it to launch back to Earth. the lander may provide some limited braking before Earth orbital entry.
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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.) 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 all is well!
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Latest revision as of 22:01, 7 February 2010

Phase four Explorer_class Multi-manned mission

See Explorer_class

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