indian space transportation systems

Economic and Performance Analysis of Indian Space Transportation Systems

AIAA SPACE 2010 ConferenceAnaheim, CA

ByPrasad Sundararajan

August 31, 2010


Indian Space Program (ISP) Application Oriented - Telecom, Remote Sensing, Meteorology Strategic Framework – Space Policy Goals Autonomy in access to SPACE

Evolution of Indian Space Transportation Systems (STS) Sounding Rockets – Atmospheric Research SLV-3 and ASLV – Reaching the LEO PSLV – SSO and Beyond

– Space Capsule Recovery Experiment: SRE 1 (2007) & SRE 2 (2010) GSLV – GTO and Planetary Exploration Human Spaceflight Program – first mission by 2015-16 Planetary Exploration

– Future Missions to Mars (2014), Asteroids/ Comets (2016) and Outer Solar System (2018+)

Indian STS – Technology Development

Indian STS - Economics


Evolution of Indian Space Launch Vehicles Development


PSLV – The Workhorse Indian STS


GSLV – Medium Lifter to GTO


SDSC-SHAR

First Launch Pad(PSLV)

Second Launch Pad(PSLV, GSLV, GSLV MK

III)

Third Launch Pad(HSF, RLV)

Solid Propellant Space Booster

Plant

Liquid Storage & Service

Facility

Vehicle Assembly and

Static Test

Quality & Reliability

Range Operations &

Control

Orbital Vehicle Preparation Facility Crew Training CenterManagement

Indian Space Launch Facilities - Satish Dhawan Space Center (SDSC)

Human Spaceflight ProgramObjectives: Develop a fully autonomous manned space vehicle to carry two crew to 400 km LEO and safe return to earth after mission duration of few orbits to 2 days extendable up to 7 days. Rendezvous and docking capability with space station/ orbital platform, safety provisions and provision for extra vehicular activity.

Timeline: 2016 (Launch by Indian GSLV)

Technology Development:Human Rated GSLV Rocket and Orbital Capsule

Crew Module and escape system (for 2 to 3)

Critical technology development areas, astronaut training, Vehicle Simulator

Collaboration with Russia for a 2013 Soyuz Mission with Indian cosmonaut and Technical cooperation

Indian Human Spaceflight Program (LEO Mission)


STS - Technology DevelopmentATV:

Development of an air breathing propulsion (SCRAMJET) powered advanced technology vehicle (ATV) capable of placing 200-400 kg payloads up to an altitude of 800 km.

Research platform for studies of upper atmosphere and as a launch vehicle for Micro and Nano satellites.

RLV-TD:

Reusable Launch Vehicle – Technology Demonstration (RLV-TD) is conceived as a wing-body vehicle to be boosted by a rocket, that performs a hypersonic reentry for recovery from the Indian Ocean.


Indian Space Program - Economics


Indian Space Transportation Systems (STS) - Economics


Comparison of Global Space Launch Vehicles


Indian Space Program (ISP) Founding vision – Utilize space assets for socio-economic benefits Telecom (INSAT Series), Remote-Sensing (IRS Series), Meteorology Satellites Emerging Trend – Dedicated Space Exploration Missions and HSF Program Indigenous capability in Launch Vehicles and all facets of space exploration

Indian Space Transportation Systems (STS) PSLV Rockets for SSO (1,600 kg) and GTO (up to 1,000 kg payload) GSLV Rockets for GTO (2,500 kg) with Russian cryogenic upper stage GSLV mk2 with Indigenous cryogenic upper stage and GSLV mk3 (5,000 kg) Human Spaceflight Program (HSF) - First Mission by 2015-16 Development of semi-cryogenic engine, air breathing propulsion and

reusable launch vehicles in the next 5-6 years.

Findings & Conclusion


indian space transportation systems

Technology

space assets

workhorse indian sts

indian ocean

indian cosmonaut

gslv mkiiithird launch

gslv gto

gslv mk3

human rated gslv rocket