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#1 2006-10-22 19:38:28
- soulkuku
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Re: Docking System
I am doing the research report for "Mars Colony" (topic) 's Docking System recently. I am new to the astrospace area. Can someone tell me where I should go to start, if some guide links possible pls.
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#2 2006-10-22 20:23:09
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Re: Docking System
I'm not sure if I understand your question, but you might be interested in the images and documents at this site ...
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#3 2006-10-22 21:22:24
- soulkuku
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Re: Docking System
My report topic is "Mars Colony", and there are several parts to be charged by different groups. And I am charging the Docking System part. Such like define the transportation solution from Earth to Mars. I just imaged to set an ISS on the orbit of Mars. And I read a lot of new words from this forum, such like CEV and CaLV. I have no idea what I should take in control of.
Anyways, thanks for your information. That website is very helpful for my other groups, like Life Essesntials part and Energy part.
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#4 2006-10-22 22:27:52
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Re: Docking System
I think I understand now. Here is NASA's "design reference mission" (DRM) for a manned mission to Mars ...
http://exploration.jsc.nasa.gov/marsref/contents.html
There is a lot of detail there. You will need Adobe PDF to view.
A basic problem is to launch as little as possible from Earth - each kilogram is very expensive. The solution in the NASA DRM is to make rocket fuel for the return journey on Mars from the Martian atmosphere.
You also might like to read ...
"The Case for Mars" by Robert Zubrin
http://www.amazon.com/Case-Mars-Robert- … 0684835509
for an easier overview.
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#5 2006-10-22 23:58:49
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Re: Docking System
Thanks so much. 
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#6 2006-10-27 12:32:06
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I believe the inventor of the Russian androgynous docking system passed away recently.
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#7 2006-10-27 18:39:38
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any links if possible? I know the russian has just lifed out a cargo spaceship to ISS at 24th this month.
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