Prospects for a Next-Generation Deep-Space Network

A next-generation deep-space network is currently under consideration by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Building upon its many past successes, this network will be required to meet the needs of current and planned missions. These will, no doubt, include the familiar suite of tele...

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Published in:Proceedings of the IEEE 2007-10, Vol.95 (10), p.1902-1915
Main Authors: Cesarone, Robert J., Abraham, Douglas S., Deutsch, Leslie J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antenna arrays
antennas
architecture
Boards
communication systems
Evolution
Exploration
Human
Humans
Lunar evolution
microwave amplifiers
Missions
Moon
Navigation
Networks
Next generation networking
optical communication
radio navigation
radio receivers
radio transmitters
Receiving antennas
Relays
Satellite antennas
Satellite broadcasting
space vehicle communication
space vehicle tracking
Space vehicles
Tracking
Transmitting antennas
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Summary:A next-generation deep-space network is currently under consideration by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Building upon its many past successes, this network will be required to meet the needs of current and planned missions. These will, no doubt, include the familiar suite of telemetry, command, tracking, and navigation services, with performance levels derived from analysis of the probable future mission set. Additionally, it will be expected to provide enabling capabilities for missions still on the drawing boards. Traditionally, the network serves the robotic deep-space exploration fleet. However, at this time, consideration of the special needs of planned future human lunar missions is appropriate, as well as the evolution to the eventual human exploration of Mars.
ISSN:0018-9219
1558-2256
DOI:10.1109/JPROC.2007.905043