The potential capability offered by an Ares V launch vehicle completely changes the paradigm for future space astrophysics missions. This presentation examines some details of this capability and its impact on potential missions. A specific case study is presented: implementing a 6 to 8 meter class monolithic UV/Visible telescope at an L2 orbit. Additionally discussed is how to extend the mission life of such a telescope to 30 years or longer.


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    Title :

    Ares V an Enabling Capability for Future Space Astrophysics Missions


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Annual Mirror Technology Days in the Government ; 2007 ; Albuquerque, NM, United States
    Workshop on Science Associated with Lunar Exploration Architecture ; 2007 ; Tempe, AZ, United States


    Publication date :

    2007-02-27


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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