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NASA’s Exploration Architecture

September 19, 2005

A Bold Vision for Space Exploration ♦ Complete the International Space Station ♦ Safely fly the Space Shuttle until 2010 ♦ Develop and fly the Crew Exploration Vehicle no later than 2014 (goal of 2012) ♦ Return to the Moon no later than 2020 ♦ Extend human presence across the solar system and beyond ♦ Implement a sustained and affordable human and robotic program ♦ Develop supporting innovative technologies, knowledge, and infrastructures ♦ Promote international and commercial participation in exploration “It is time for America to take the next steps. Today I announce a new plan to explore space and extend a human presence across our solar system. We will begin the effort quickly, using existing programs and personnel. We’ll make steady progress – one mission, one voyage, one landing at a time” President George W. Bush – January 14, 2004 2

A Safe, Accelerated, Affordable and Sustainable Approach ♦ Meet all U.S. human spaceflight goals ♦ Significant advancement over Apollo • • • • • •

Double the number of crew to lunar surface Four times number of lunar surface crew-hours Global lunar surface access with anytime return to the Earth Enables a permanent human presence while preparing for Mars and beyond Can make use of lunar resources Significantly safer and more reliable

♦ Minimum of two lunar missions per year ♦ Provides a 125 metric ton launch vehicle for lunar and later Mars missions and beyond ♦ Higher ascent crew safety than the Space Shuttle • •

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1 in 2,000 for the Crew Launch Vehicle 1 in 220 for the Space Shuttle

U.S. system capable of servicing the International Space Station Orderly transition of the Space Shuttle workforce Requirements-driven technology program Annual “go-as-you-pay” budget planning

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High Priority Lunar Exploration Sites North Pole

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+Aristarchus Plateau

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+Rima Bode Mare Tranquillitatis 24 + Mare Smythii 20 + 6 16 5 11

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Oceanus 1 Procellarum

Central Farside Highlands

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Orientale Basin Floor

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Luna Surveyor Apollo

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South Pole

Near Side

Far Side 4

NASA’s Exploration Architecture

September 19, 2005

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