Economic and Performance Analysis of Indian Space Transportation Systems

1. Economic and Performance Analysis of
Indian Space Transportation Systems
AIAA SPACE 2010 Conference
Anaheim, CA
By
Prasad Sundararajan
August 31, 2010

2. Economic and Performance Analysis of
Indian Space Transportation Systems
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

3. Economic and Performance Analysis of
Indian Space Transportation Systems

4. Economic and Performance Analysis of
Indian Space Transportation Systems
Evolution of Indian Space Launch Vehicles Development

5. Economic and Performance Analysis of
Indian Space Transportation Systems
PSLV – The Workhorse Indian STS

6. Economic and Performance Analysis of
Indian Space Transportation Systems
GSLV – Medium Lifter to GTO

7. Economic and Performance Analysis of
Indian Space Transportation Systems
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)

8. Human Spaceflight Program
Objectives:
 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)
Economic and Performance Analysis of
Indian Space Transportation Systems

9. STS - Technology Development
ATV:
 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.
Economic and Performance Analysis of
Indian Space Transportation Systems

10. Indian Space Program - Economics
Economic and Performance Analysis of
Indian Space Transportation Systems

11. Indian Space Transportation Systems (STS) - Economics
Economic and Performance Analysis of
Indian Space Transportation Systems

12. Comparison of Global Space Launch Vehicles
Economic and Performance Analysis of
Indian Space Transportation Systems

13. 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
Economic and Performance Analysis of
Indian Space Transportation Systems