A Universal Space Suit Concept for Mars Mission

Document Number: 981626

Date Published: July 1998

Author(s):
S. N. Filipenkov - All-Russian Center for Disaster Medicine
Nickolay Moiseev - Zvezda

Abstract:
The paper presents a conceptual study of a universal space suit (SS) applicable for Mars manned missions. The following scenario of the suit application is reviewed: EVA capabilities in the interplanetary flight phase and in the Mars orbital phase; EVA on the surface of Mars; suited mode during descent/ascent and rendezvous.

The paper reviews various cases and conditions for EVA periods and requirements they impose on the suit design. Design concepts are selected with high reliability, availability, safety, maintainability and adaptability as principal considerations.

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Product Status: In Stock

See other papers presented at International Conference On Environmental Systems, July 1998, Danvers, MA, USA, Session: EVA Operations, Experience, and Future Plans

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