(C) Daily Kos This story was originally published by Daily Kos and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . Reusable NewSpace: Crew Module, Part II [1] ['This Content Is Not Subject To Review Daily Kos Staff Prior To Publication.'] Date: 2024-07-08 TABLE OF CONTENTS =<<>>= CREW MODULE PART I CM1_03–03–30 Image 1: Single level Crew Module, 3 EVA ports, 30-day duration This Crew Module (CM) variant will consist of the three EVA option on the port side and the sensor panel option on the starboard side (Image 1) [Larger Image]. Three astronauts will live in the CM for 30 days. The Table below displays the Dynamic Mass for a CM that will house 3 astronauts with 3 spacesuits for a little over four weeks. Total Mass = CM1 Static Mass + CM1_03–03–30 Dynamic Mass = 1,577 kg + 1,625 kg = 3,202 kg Spacesuit Mass 210 kg EVA Equipment Mass 54 kg EC/LSS 708 kg Contingency 90 kg Crew Mass 245 kg Food Mass 224 kg Crew Systems 94 kg CM1_03–03–30 Dynamic Mass 1,625 kg We will now modify the Crew Module designation by adding the mass: CM1_03–03–30–3202 =<<>>= CM1_06–05–29 Image 2: Single level Crew Module, 5 EVA ports, 29-day duration This Crew Module (CM) variant will consist of the 3 EVA option on the port side and the 2 EVA option on the starboard side (Image 2) [Larger Image]. Six astronauts will live in the CM for 29 days. The Table below displays the Dynamic Mass for a CM that will house 6 astronauts with 5 spacesuits for about four weeks. This particular CM variant will incorporate a flexible emergency airlock with a mass of 27 kilograms. Astronauts will pull the airlock up to the ceiling and lock it in place. After the interior of the airlock has been evacuated of air, the upper hatch can be opened and the astronaut can ingress the airlock. The airlock is re–pressurized and the astronaut extracted. Spacesuit Mass 350 kg EVA Equipment Mass 91 kg EC/LSS 785 kg Contingency 92 kg Crew Mass 790 kg Food Mass 227 kg Crew Systems 161 kg CM1_06–05–29 Dynamic Mass 3,773 kg Total Mass = CM1 Static Mass + CM1_06–05–29 Dynamic Mass + Emergency Airlock = 1,577 kg + 3,773 kg + 27 kg = 3,800 kg We will now modify the Crew Module designation by adding the mass: CM1_06–05–29–3800 =<<>>= CM1_10–00–07 Image 3: Single level Crew Module, no EVA ports, 7-day duration This Crew Module (CM) variant will consist of the Observation Port option on both sides of the spacecraft (Image 3) [Larger Image]. Ten astronauts will live in the CM for 7 days. There will be no EVA ports installed on the CM. The Table below displays the Dynamic Mass for a CM that will house 10 astronauts with no spacesuits for a week. This particular CM variant will incorporate a flexible emergency airlock with a mass of 27 kg. The airlock will be attached to the bottom interior hatch. It will be deployed by lifting the top part of the flexible airlock and attach it to the top hatch. Spacesuit Mass 0 kg EVA Equipment Mass 0 kg EC/LSS 266 kg Contingency 26 kg Crew Mass 816 kg Food Mass 63 kg Crew Systems 90 kg CM1_10–00–07 Dynamic Mass 1,258 kg Total Mass = CM1 Static Mass + CM1_10–00–07 Dynamic Mass + Emergency Airlock = 1,577 kg + 1,258 kg + 27 kg = 2,863 kg We will now modify the Crew Module designation by adding the mass: CM1_10–00–07–2863 =<<>>= CM1_12–00–16 Image 4: Single-level Crew Module, no EVA ports, 16-day duration This Crew Module (CM) variant will consist of the Observation Port option on both sides of the spacecraft (Image 4) [Larger Image]. Twelve astronauts will live in the CM for 16 days. There will be no EVA ports installed on the CM. The Table below displays the Dynamic Mass for a CM that will house 12 astronauts with no spacesuits for a little over two weeks. Total Mass = CM1 Static Mass + CM1_12–00–16 Dynamic Mass = 1,577 kg + 2,414 kg = 3,991 kg Spacesuit Mass 0 kg EVA Equipment Mass 0 kg EC/LSS 830 kg Contingency 69 kg Crew Mass 980 kg Food Mass 170 kg Crew Systems 365 kg CM1_12–00-16 Dynamic Mass 2,414 kg We will now modify the Crew Module designation by adding the mass: CM1_12–00–16–3991 =<<>>= CM2_06–06–30 Image 5: Two level Crew Module, 6 EVA ports, 30-day duration This two–level Crew Module (CM) variant will consist of six EVA ports on the lower deck and panels for sensor displays and controls on the upper deck (Image 5) [Larger Image]. Six astronauts will live in the CM for 30 days. The Table below displays the Dynamic Mass for a CM that will house 6 astronauts with 6 spacesuits for about four weeks. Total Mass = CM2 Static Mass + CM2_06–06–30 Dynamic Mass = 2,961 kg + 3,250 kg = 6,212 kg Spacesuit Mass 420 kg EVA Equipment Mass 109 kg EC/LSS 1,416 kg Contingency 181 kg Crew Mass 490 kg Food Mass 447 kg Crew Systems 187 kg CM2_06–06–30 Dynamic Mass 3,250 kg We will now modify the Crew Module designation by adding the mass: CM2_06–06–30–6212 =<>>= CM2_07–07–30 Image 6: Two level Crew Module, 7 EVA ports, 30-day duration This two–level Crew Module (CM) variant will consist of the three EVA port option on the port side and the sensor panel option on the starboard side of the lower deck and the 2 EVA port option on both sides of the upper deck (Image 6) [Larger Image]. Seven astronauts will live in the CM for 30 days. The Table below displays the Dynamic Mass for a CM that will house 7 astronauts with 7 spacesuits for over four weeks. Total Mass = CM2 Static Mass + CM2_07–07–30 Dynamic Mass = 2,961 kg + 3,471 kg = 6,433 kg Spacesuit Mass 490 kg EVA Equipment Mass 127 kg EC/LSS 1,444 kg Contingency 182 kg Crew Mass 572 kg Food Mass 450 kg Crew Systems 206 kg CM2_07–07–30 Dynamic Mass 3,471 kg We will now modify the Crew Module designation by adding the mass: CM2_07–07–30–6433 =<<>>= CM2_26–00–01 Image 7: Two-level Crew Module, no EVA ports, 1 day duration, exterior This two–level Crew Module (CM) variant will consist of the Observation Port option on both sides of the spacecraft on both decks (Image 7) [Larger Image]. Twenty–six astronauts will live in the CM for 1 day, or 24 hours. There will be no EVA ports installed on the CM. The Table below displays the Dynamic Mass for a CM that will house 26 astronauts with no spacesuits for a day. Total Mass = CM2 Static Mass + CM2_26–00–01 Dynamic Mass = 2,961 kg + 2,360 kg = 5,322 kg Spacesuit Mass 0 kg EVA Equipment Mass 0 kg EC/LSS 135 kg Contingency 10 kg Crew Mass 2,123 kg Food Mass 25 kg Crew Systems 68 kg CM2_26–00–01 Dynamic Mass 2,360 kg We will now modify the Crew Module designation by adding the mass: CM2_26–00–01–5322 [END] --- [1] Url: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/7/8/2243944/-Reusable-NewSpace-Crew-Module-Part-II?pm_campaign=front_page&pm_source=more_community&pm_medium=web Published and (C) by Daily Kos Content appears here under this condition or license: Site content may be used for any purpose without permission unless otherwise specified. via Magical.Fish Gopher News Feeds: gopher://magical.fish/1/feeds/news/dailykos/