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Flight Operations Directorate Flight Integration Division (CK) ISS Operations Overview Part 1: Spacecraft &

Flight Operations Directorate Flight Integration Division (CK) ISS Operations Overview Part 1: Spacecraft & Launch Vehicles Mike Jensen michael. c. jensen@nasa. gov (281 -244 -8926) Moderated by Dr. Jon Holbrook Rev. May 9 th 2017

ISS Operations Overview Flight Integration Division Section 1 – Spacecraft & Launch Vehicles “How

ISS Operations Overview Flight Integration Division Section 1 – Spacecraft & Launch Vehicles “How do we get people/cargo there and back? ” Section 2 – Mission Activities vs. Science Goals “How can we do more Science? ” Section 3 – Operational Decisions “Who’s in charge? ” Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Page 2

Lesson Objectives (Part 1) Flight Integration Division • For the spacecraft supporting ISS, compare

Lesson Objectives (Part 1) Flight Integration Division • For the spacecraft supporting ISS, compare and contrast their cargo, human transport and reboost capabilities. Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Page 3

Orbital Vehicles Flight Integration Division Current methods of supporting ISS: • Soyuz-MS (RSA) •

Orbital Vehicles Flight Integration Division Current methods of supporting ISS: • Soyuz-MS (RSA) • Progress-MS (RSA) • Module delivery on Proton Rocket (RSA) • Automated Transfer Vehicle, or ATV (ESA) -- Retired • H-II Transfer Vehicle, or HTV (JAXA) • Dragon (Space. X) • Cygnus (Orbital) Planned/Potential orbital vehicles: • Dreamchaser (Sierra Nevada) -- CRS 2 Addition • CST-100 Starliner (Boeing) -- Planned • Crew Dragon (Space. X) -- Planned • Orion (MPCV)(NASA) -- Potential Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Page 4

Flight Integration Division Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Page 5

Flight Integration Division Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Page 5

Vehicle Comparison Flight Integration Division Launch Vehicle Dock or Berth Crew Rotation / Lifeboat

Vehicle Comparison Flight Integration Division Launch Vehicle Dock or Berth Crew Rotation / Lifeboat Logistics Supply Cargo Return Reboost Soyuz FG Dock - - Progress Soyuz FG Dock ATV (Retired) Ariane 5 Dock HTV H-2 B Berth Dragon Falcon 9 Berth Cygnus Antares / Atlas. V Berth Dreamchaser Atlas. V / Ariane 5 Either CST-100 (Starliner) Atlas / Falcon Dock Crew Dragon Falcon 9 Dock Orion SLS* Dock Spacecraft Pressurized and Unpressurized Logistics Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Minimal capability Page 6

Launch Vehicles Flight Integration Division Proton Soyuz Ariane 5 H-IIb Falcon 9 Antares Atlas

Launch Vehicles Flight Integration Division Proton Soyuz Ariane 5 H-IIb Falcon 9 Antares Atlas V RS Modules Soyuz Progress ATV Dreamchaser HTV Dragon Crew Dragon Cygnus CST-100 Dreamchaser ~22, 000 kg ~7, 420 kg ~23, 500 kg ~20, 000 kg ~12, 500 kg ~6, 250 kg ~18, 810 kg Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Page 7

ISS Crew Vehicle Comparison Flight Integration Division Current Capability: Probe/Drogue on ROS Shuttle (NASA)

ISS Crew Vehicle Comparison Flight Integration Division Current Capability: Probe/Drogue on ROS Shuttle (NASA) Docks to RS Segment Soyuz-MS Future Capability: NDS docks to IDA on USOS Starliner (Boeing) Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Crew Dragon (Space. X) Orion (NASA) Page 8

ISS Cargo Vehicle Comparison Flight Integration Division Berthed to USOS by SSRMS Dragon Docked

ISS Cargo Vehicle Comparison Flight Integration Division Berthed to USOS by SSRMS Dragon Docked Days Planned Max Progress 45 -65 ~180 ATV 100 -120 180 Dock to RS Segment Reboost capability Docked Days Planned Max HTV 45 45 Dragon 30 40 Cygnus 60 90 Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Page 9

Cargo Vehicle Size Comparison Flight Integration Division http: //historicspacecraft. com Pressurized Fuel Unpressurized Progress-MS

Cargo Vehicle Size Comparison Flight Integration Division http: //historicspacecraft. com Pressurized Fuel Unpressurized Progress-MS Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center ATV HTV Dragon Page 10

Launching Russian Modules Flight Integration Division • Launched on top of Russian “Proton” boosters

Launching Russian Modules Flight Integration Division • Launched on top of Russian “Proton” boosters – FGB – Service Module – MLM (future capability, late 2015) • Launched on Soyuz FG booster – Docking Compartment – MRM-2 • Flown on Shuttle: MRM-1 Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Page 11

Soyuz-MS Flight Integration Division ISS Roles: • Crew Transfer • Crew Lifeboat • Minimal

Soyuz-MS Flight Integration Division ISS Roles: • Crew Transfer • Crew Lifeboat • Minimal cargo transport Controlled by MCC-M, automated software or and crew On-orbit stay limited to ~210 days (parachute pyrotechnics) Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Controlled by MCC-M, automated software and/or crew Limited to 210 days on orbit (parachute pyrotechnics) Page 12

Soyuz-MS Flight Integration Division • ~9 m 3 Habitable Volume (10. 5 m 3

Soyuz-MS Flight Integration Division • ~9 m 3 Habitable Volume (10. 5 m 3 total) • 3 Crew plus 100 kg upmass • 3 Crew plus 50 kg downmass Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Page 13

Progress-MS Flight Integration Division ISS Roles: • Resupply – – Propellant Crew Supplies Water

Progress-MS Flight Integration Division ISS Roles: • Resupply – – Propellant Crew Supplies Water Oxygen or air • ISS Reboost • Trash disposal Rendezvous/Docking/Departure automated with manual backup via onboard crew Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Page 14

Progress-MS Flight Integration Division • 6. 6 m 3 Volume • 2230 -3200 kg

Progress-MS Flight Integration Division • 6. 6 m 3 Volume • 2230 -3200 kg cargo – Up to 1950 kg can be propellant • 1000 -1600 kg trash disposal • Destructive reentry • Docks at aft end of SM or DC nadir • On-orbit stay limited, ~6 -9 months Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Page 15

Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) Flight Integration Division ISS Roles: • • Logistics & Resupply

Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) Flight Integration Division ISS Roles: • • Logistics & Resupply Refuel ISS Reboost Trash Disposal Docked to SM aft Because of smaller docking hatch, cannot transport Payload racks First flight: March 2008 Last flight re-entry: Feb 2015 Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Page 16

ATV Flight Integration Division • Habitable Volume: 14 m 3 • 7500 kg net

ATV Flight Integration Division • Habitable Volume: 14 m 3 • 7500 kg net cargo – Water (840 kg) – O 2, N 2 (100 kg) – Fuel (860 kg) • Up to 4500 kg reboost propellant • 6500 kg Trash disposal • Destructive reentry • • • Power Supply – 3800 W after 6 months onorbit stay Uses up to 600 Watts of ISS power in dormant stage while docked Solar arrays with rechargeable batteries Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Page 17

H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV) Flight Integration Division ISS Roles: • • • Pressurized Logistics

H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV) Flight Integration Division ISS Roles: • • • Pressurized Logistics Unpressurized Logistics Trash disposal ISS Interfaces • • EPS C&DH ECLSS Robotics Controlled by SSIPC in Japan First flight: Aug 2008 Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Page 18

HTV Flight Integration Division • • Volume: 24 m 3 6000 kg Net Cargo

HTV Flight Integration Division • • Volume: 24 m 3 6000 kg Net Cargo • Cargo Capacity: – 8 ISPRs (Racks) – 3 Exposed Facility payloads – 6000 kg Trash disposal • Destructive Reentry Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Page 19

HTV Capture & Berthing Flight Integration Division Rendezvous and hover near ISS at 10

HTV Capture & Berthing Flight Integration Division Rendezvous and hover near ISS at 10 meters Removal of HTV is the reverse of this process. Grapple HTV with SSRMS Berth HTV to Node 2 Nadir CBM with SSRMS Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Page 20

Dragon Flight Integration Division ISS Roles: – – – Pressurized Logistics Powered Payloads Unpressurized

Dragon Flight Integration Division ISS Roles: – – – Pressurized Logistics Powered Payloads Unpressurized logistics Cargo return Trash disposal • ISS Interfaces – – • • EPS C&DH ECLSS Robotics Similar flight plan to HTV including grapple and berthing First Flight May 2012 Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Page 21

Dragon Flight Integration Division • • Volume: 14 m 3 2500 kg Net Cargo

Dragon Flight Integration Division • • Volume: 14 m 3 2500 kg Net Cargo 2500 kg Trash disposal No rack transfers • Only cargo vehicle with return capability (currently) • Controlled by MCC-X in Hawthorne California Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Page 22

Cygnus Flight Integration Division ISS Roles: • • Pressurized logistics Trash Disposal ISS Interfaces:

Cygnus Flight Integration Division ISS Roles: • • Pressurized logistics Trash Disposal ISS Interfaces: • • ECLSS EPS C&DH Robotics • • Similar flight plan to HTV First flight Sept 2013 Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Page 23

Cygnus Flight Integration Division • • Volume: 18. 9 m 3 2, 000 kg

Cygnus Flight Integration Division • • Volume: 18. 9 m 3 2, 000 kg Net Cargo 1, 200 kg Waste disposal No rack transfers • Destructive Reentry • Controlled by MCC-D from Dulles, Virginia. Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Page 24

Dreamchaser Flight Integration Division ISS Roles: • Pressurized Logistics • Unpressurized logistics • Cargo

Dreamchaser Flight Integration Division ISS Roles: • Pressurized Logistics • Unpressurized logistics • Cargo return • Trash disposal ISS Interfaces: • ECLSS • EPS • C&DH • Robotics (if berthed or delivering external cargo) • • • 5, 500 kg Net Cargo Lifting Body Runway Landing Cargo Module Destructive Reentry • First Flight TBD Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Page 25

CST-100 / Starliner Flight Integration Division ISS Roles: • Crew Transfer • Crew Lifeboat

CST-100 / Starliner Flight Integration Division ISS Roles: • Crew Transfer • Crew Lifeboat • Minimal cargo transport ISS Interfaces: • ECLSS • EPS • C&DH • IDA • • • Landing (nominal) Water Landing (ascent aborts) First Flight TBD Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Page 26

Crew Dragon Flight Integration Division ISS Roles: • Crew Transfer • Crew Lifeboat •

Crew Dragon Flight Integration Division ISS Roles: • Crew Transfer • Crew Lifeboat • Minimal cargo transport ISS Interfaces: • ECLSS • EPS • C&DH • IDA • • Landing First Flight TBD Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Page 27

Orion (formerly MPCV) Flight Integration Division Orion (formerly Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle) Proposed Goals (In

Orion (formerly MPCV) Flight Integration Division Orion (formerly Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle) Proposed Goals (In development): • Transfer capability for 4+ crew (sized for 7) • Future capabilities for Moon and Mars exploration Operational Concepts: • Exploration Flights will use the SLS • Orion *might* support the ISS program, not currently in any transfer/logistics plans. – ISS Launches via TBD Booster • • Could serve as crew transfer or lifeboat roles. Service Module produced by ESA ATV team Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Page 28

Vehicle Comparison Flight Integration Division Launch Vehicle Dock or Berth Crew Rotation / Lifeboat

Vehicle Comparison Flight Integration Division Launch Vehicle Dock or Berth Crew Rotation / Lifeboat Logistics Supply Cargo Return Reboost Soyuz FG Dock - - Progress Soyuz FG Dock ATV (Retired) Ariane 5 Dock HTV H-2 B Berth Dragon Falcon 9 Berth Cygnus Antares / Atlas. V Berth Dreamchaser Atlas. V / Ariane 5 Either CST-100 (Starliner) Atlas / Falcon Dock Crew Dragon Falcon 9 Dock Orion SLS* Dock Spacecraft Pressurized and Unpressurized Logistics Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Minimal capability Page 29

Section 1 Summary Flight Integration Division Current methods of supporting ISS: • Soyuz-MS (RSA)

Section 1 Summary Flight Integration Division Current methods of supporting ISS: • Soyuz-MS (RSA) • Progress-MS (RSA) • Module delivery on Proton Rocket (RSA) • Automated Transfer Vehicle, or ATV (ESA) -- Retired • H-II Transfer Vehicle, or HTV (JAXA) • Dragon (Space. X) • Cygnus (Orbital) Planned/Potential orbital vehicles: • Dreamchaser (Sierra Nevada) -- CRS 2 Addition • CST-100 Starliner (Boeing) -- Planned • Crew Dragon (Space. X) -- Planned • Orion (MPCV)(NASA) -- Potential Flight Operations Directorate NASA Johnson Space Center Page 30

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