Gen |
Type |
Functions |
Missions |
0 |
Escape Test |
Attached to Stage 3, Laser Link, H2O RCS |
Performance tests, Burials |
I |
Link Test |
H2O RCS, Temp Controls, Laser Link with Telescope |
Data transmission tests |
II |
Stabilization |
Type I + Radiation pressure stabilization |
Longer term data transmissions |
III |
NEO Flyby |
Type II + NH3 decomposition thrusters, delta V ~500 m/s |
Develop navigation skills, NEO photography |
IV |
NEO Orbit |
Type III + 1-2 km/s delta V, NH3 decomp or biprop rocket |
Orbit NEO |
V |
Lunar Land |
3 km/s delta V, 1 g acceleration |
direct lunar landing |
VI |
NEO Land |
Type IV + NEO lander with local RF link to orbiter |
NEO landings |
VII |
Ion Test |
Tests of 1 watt FEEP or colloid electrostatic thruster |
High delta V with less propellant |
