TTSIQ #8 page 1 July 2014 There is no point in sending humans to Mars, if on arrival, they are too weak to “hit the ground running” INDEX 2 Co-sponsoring Organizations NEWS SECTION pp. 3-106 3-24 Earth Orbit and Mission to Planet Earth 25-38 Cislunar Space and the Moon 39-40 Space Tourism (New Section, starting this issue) 41-62 Mars 63-70 Asteroids & Comets 71-87 Other Planets & their moons 88-106 Starbound ARTICLES & EDITORIALS pp.108-128 108 Early Supporters of Manned Mars Missions Addressed the Risks Involved: - Peter Kokh Wanted Split personality types for Mars Expeditions - Peter Kokh 110 Mars Gravity en route to Mars - Peter Kokh 112 Artificial Gravity enroute to Mars and back strongly advised - Peter Kokh 113 NASA’s Timid record on Demonstration of Artificial Gravity in Space - Peter Kokh 114 Avoiding "Cabin Fever" on Moon and Mars - Peter Kokh 120 The Case of Cislunar Cubesats - Dave Dunlop & AL Anzaldua 123 Lunar CubeSat Projects, Mission Proposals, and Technologies - Dave Dunlop 125 After Russia Leaves the International Space Station - Dave Dunlop 126 Online Op-Ed articles from other Writers worth reading STUDENTS & TEACHERS pp. 129-136 137 Recent Feature Articles in Our Sister Publications: Ad Astra; Moon Miners’ Manifesto 138 About this issue: Peter Kokh TTSIQ #8 page 2 JUlY 2014 TTSIQ Sponsor Organizations 1. About The National Space Society - http://www.nss.org/ The National Space Society was formed in March, 1987 by the merger of the former L5 Society and National Space institute. NSS has an extensive chapter network in the United States and a number of international chapters in Europe, Asia, and Australia. NSS hosts the annual International Space Development Conference in May each year at varing locations. NSS publishes Ad Astra magazine quarterly. NSS actively tries to influence US Space Policy. About The Moon Society - http://www.moonsociety.org The Moon Society was formed in 2000 and seeks to inspire and involve people everywhere in exploration of the Moon with the establishment of civilian settlements, using local resources through private enterprise both to support themselves and to help alleviate Earth's stubborn energy and environmental problems. The Society has a network of chapters in the US and has been an afliate of NSS since 2005. About Space Renaissance Initiative - http://www.spacerenaissance.org/ SRI’s focus is on use of space resources to address the challenges of runaway population growth and increasing use of Earth resources at a non-sustainable pace. “The settlement of space would benefit all of humanity by opening a new frontier, energizing our society, providing room and resources for the growth of the human race without despoiling Earth, and creating a lifeboat for humanity that could survive even a planet-wide catastrophe.” About The Mars Foundation - http://marsfoundation.org/ - http://marshome.org/ The Foundation seeks to involve interested persons in the design of Mars outposts and settlements, maximizing use of building materials that can be produced on Mars, to illustrate the near-term feasibility of establishing a permanent human presence on Mars. About Open Luna Foundation - http://openluna.org/missions The OpenLuna Foundation aims to return to the moon through private enterprise. A stepped program of robotic missions, then a short series of manned missions to construct a small, approximately 8 person outpost . About SEDS: Students for the Exploration and Development of Space - http://www.seds.org/ SEDS is an independent, student-based organization which promotes the exploration and development of space by educating people about the benefits of space, through a network of interested students, providing an opportunity About Moon Miners’ Manifesto - http:www.MMM-MoonMinersManifesto.com MMM, has been published 10 times a year since issue #1 December 1986 by the Milwaukee Lunar Reclamation Society chapter of the National Space Society. It has also served the Moon Society and its predecessor, Artemis Society International, since October 1995. Most issues deal with the opening of the Lunar frontier, suggesting how pioneers can make best use of local resources and learn to make themselves at home. This will involve psychological, social, and physiological adjustment. Much of what will hold for the Moon, will also hold true for Mars and for space in general. There is one Mars theme issue each year, and occasionally other space destinations are discussed: the asteroids, Europa (Jupiter), Titan (Saturn), even the cloud tops of Venus, and interstellar destinations beyond. This and past issues are online at: www.moonsociety.org/international/ttsiq/ and www.nss.org/tothestars/ 2 TTSIQ #8 page 3 JUlY 2014 [The articles below have been summarized by the editor. For the full text, see the links cited.] SPACEPORT NEWS China’s new Hainan Island spaceport to launch country’s largest rocket yet April 2nd 2014 - http://www.space.com/25323-china-new-spaceport-rocket-launches.html China's huge new Long March 5 rocket will make its maiden flight from its nearky-complete Wenchang Launch Center on Hainan Island, at the southern tip of China. Wenchang, Blue water spaceport The island, occasionally referred to as "China’s Hawaii," is well-suited for a space port in the relatively undeveloped northeastern corner of the island where Wecnchang city planners are working hard to integrate the space port into the island's tourist oferings. The spaceport will be surrounded by 37 diferent development projects, including a space-related theme park. The sprawling spaceport will support China’s space station program, while also boosting the nation's plans for interplanetary exploration, including human visits to the Moon. The new series of wider- bodied rockets will be launched from there. Pushing up against deadlines The launch of the Long March 5 series will allow for the orbiting of the Tiangong-2 spacelab, which is slated to go up in 2015. The booster will be an essential vehicle for the planned Chinese space station, sometimes referred to a Tiangong-3, and necessary for the next generation of Chinese all-weather, high-resolution observation satellites, likely much larger than the Ziyuan series. The development timeframe of the 5.3 meter wide Long March 5 is pushing up against deadlines for the projected launch in 2015 of the Tiangong-2 and China's 2020 space station,. The new launch site will free China's space program from the restrictions of the curvature of rail lines and narrow width of train tunnels. ## SpaceX Tests Steerable Fins On Reusable Rocket Flight | Video http://www.space.com/26311-spacex-tests-fins-on-reusable-rocket-flight-video.html TTSIQ #8 page 4 JUlY 2014 NASA Signs Agreement with SpaceX for Use of Historic Launch Pad www.nasa.gov/press/2014/april/nasa-signs-agreement-with-spacex-for-use-of-historic-launch-pad/ April 15, 2014 RELEASE 14-107 - NASA Kennedy Space Center's historic Launch Complex 39A, the site from which numerous Apollo and space shuttle missions began, is beginning a new mission as a commercial launch site. NASA signed a property agreement with Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) of Hawthorne, Calif., on Monday for use and occupancy of the seaside complex along Florida's central east coast. It will serve as a platform for SpaceX to support their commercial launch activities. Under a 20-year agreement, SpaceX will operate and maintain the facility at its own expense UK Takes Aim at Commercial Spaceflight, Spaceport Possible by 2018 http://www.space.com/26076-united-kingdom-commercial-spaceflight-spaceport-2018.html June 1, 2014 - The United Kingdom could have a spaceport by 2018. Government ofcials hope this will be the start of commercial spaceflight for the country. There is recognition of the scale of the challenge inherent in identifying, approving and building a U.K. spaceport and in supporting all the necessary innovation and technology that it would require." The U.K. Space Agency, created in 2010, funded a study into spaceport candidate locations, concluding that Lossiemouth in Scotland would be the best site. Located in northern Scotland, Lossiemouth is on the coast of the North Sea and has a Royal Air Force base with a runway suitable for the types of launch systems that Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic uses. A September referendum on whether Scotland will remain a part of the United Kingdom could complicate that choice, however. The Skylon concept vehicle consists of a slender fuselage containing propellant tankage and payload bay, with delta wings attached midway along the fuselage carrying the SABRE engines in axisymmetric nacelles on the wingtips. The vehicle takes of and lands horizontally on its own undercarriage. The NSTP is producing a technical feasibility study for the 2018 spaceport. Other recommenda- tions in the government's response include increasing NSTP funding, reducing fees and red tape so new space companies have fewer obstacles, increasing the number of U.K. people in senior positions at the European Space Agency (ESA) — to promote the use of private-public partnerships in ESA programs, ensuring the U.K. makes the most of opportunities under the European Union’s 12 billion euro ($16 billion) 2014-2020 space research funding, and increasing bilateral science projects with other nations. The government will also set up a satellite signal spectrum group. ## ROCKET TECHNOLOGY Morpheus Lander flies again on Green Fuel http://www.space.com/25343-morpheus-lander-flies-again-on-green-fuel-video.html NASA’s prototype planet-lander ascended to