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Concept definition of new-generation multi-purpose manned spacecraft

  • YANG Lei ,
  • ZHANG Bainan ,
  • GUO Bin ,
  • ZUO Guang ,
  • SHI Yong ,
  • HUANG Zhen
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  • Institution of Manned Spacecraft System Engineering, China Academy of Space Technology, Beijing 100094, China

Received date: 2014-08-13

  Revised date: 2014-12-19

  Online published: 2015-03-31

Abstract

With the Shenzhou spacecraft entering into the stage of maturity, it is of necessity to launch the research and development of a new-generation multi-purpose manned spacecraft. In this paper, we firstly generalize the technological characteristics, the design concept and the status quo of the foreign new-generation manned spacecraft. Based on this, we summarize their technological trend, i.e., multi-task adaption, cost reduction, bluntbody aerodynamic configuration, high safety reliability and new lightweight materials. Then, we primarily analyze the task requirements of China's new-generation manned spacecraft, including low earth orbit flight mission, as well as manned flights to the Moon, the asteroid and the Mars. We basically set the parameters of the overall performance. Finally, we sort out the technological approaches of it and propose two design schemes, which could provide some reference for the research of China's new-generation manned spacecraft.

Cite this article

YANG Lei , ZHANG Bainan , GUO Bin , ZUO Guang , SHI Yong , HUANG Zhen . Concept definition of new-generation multi-purpose manned spacecraft[J]. ACTA AERONAUTICAET ASTRONAUTICA SINICA, 2015 , 36(3) : 703 -713 . DOI: 10.7527/S1000-6893.2014.0355

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