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The Experimental Enhanced Upper Stage (XEUS) offers a path to reduce costs and development time to sustainable activity beyond LEO by equipping existing large cryogenic p...Show MoreMetadata
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The Experimental Enhanced Upper Stage (XEUS) offers a path to reduce costs and development time to sustainable activity beyond LEO by equipping existing large cryogenic propulsion stages with MSS VTVL propulsion and GNC to create a large, multi-thrust axis lander. Conventional lander designs have been driven by the assumption that a single, highly reliable, and efficient propulsion system should conduct the entire descent, approach, and landing. Compromises in structural, propulsion, and operational efficiency result from this assumption. System reliability and safety also suffer. The result is often an iterative series of optimizations, making every subsystem mission-unique and expensive. The XEUS multi-thrust axis lander concept uniquely addresses the programmatic and technical challenges of large-mass planetary landing by taking advantage of proven technologies and decoupling the deorbit and descent propulsion system from the landing propulsion system. Precise control of distributed, multi-thrust axis landing propulsion units mounted on the horizontal axis of a Centaur stage will ultimately enable the affordable deployment of large planetary rovers, uncrewed base infrastructure and manned planetary expeditions. The XEUS lander has been designed to offer a significantly improved mass fraction and mass to surface capability over conventional lander designs, while reducing airlock/payload to surface distances and distributing plume effects by using multiple gimbaled landing thrusters. In utilizing a proven cryogenic propulsion stage, XEUS reduces development costs required for development of new cryogenic propulsion stages and fairings and builds upon the strong heritage of successful Centaur and MSS RLV flights.
Published in: 2013 IEEE Aerospace Conference
Date of Conference: 02-09 March 2013
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 13 May 2013
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Masten Space Systems, Inc., Mojave, CA, USA
Joel Scotkin is the CEO of MSS. Since joining MSS in 2007 as executive director and lead investor, Mr. Scotkin has helped guide the firm's development by providing it with the benefit of his extensive expertise in successfully growing new technology companies. Before he became involved with Masten, Joel was best known as the founder and CEO of Random Walk Computing, now known as the Accenture Capital Market Solutions Grou...Show More
Joel Scotkin is the CEO of MSS. Since joining MSS in 2007 as executive director and lead investor, Mr. Scotkin has helped guide the firm's development by providing it with the benefit of his extensive expertise in successfully growing new technology companies. Before he became involved with Masten, Joel was best known as the founder and CEO of Random Walk Computing, now known as the Accenture Capital Market Solutions Grou...View more
Masten Space Systems, Inc., Mojave, CA, USA
David Masten is the founder, Chairman, and Chief Technology Officer of MSS. MSS represented David's move from being an active member of the rocket community in his spare time into full time commercial technology development, combining the skills and knowledge acquired in his long career in IT networking and software startups with his experience designing rocket propulsion systems. Mr. Masten was the lead designer on all o...Show More
David Masten is the founder, Chairman, and Chief Technology Officer of MSS. MSS represented David's move from being an active member of the rocket community in his spare time into full time commercial technology development, combining the skills and knowledge acquired in his long career in IT networking and software startups with his experience designing rocket propulsion systems. Mr. Masten was the lead designer on all o...View more
Masten Space Systems, Inc., Mojave, CA, USA
Jonathan Powers is an aerospace engineer at MSS, working on the design and construction of MSS VTVL RLVs. His particular area of expertise is in modeling aerodynamics, building on his academic work in Computational Fluid Dynamics and Finite Element Analysis. Like all of MSS engineering staff, Mr. Powers likes to apply his theoretical skills to the hands-on problems of building and testing vehicles and vehicle systems. Mr....Show More
Jonathan Powers is an aerospace engineer at MSS, working on the design and construction of MSS VTVL RLVs. His particular area of expertise is in modeling aerodynamics, building on his academic work in Computational Fluid Dynamics and Finite Element Analysis. Like all of MSS engineering staff, Mr. Powers likes to apply his theoretical skills to the hands-on problems of building and testing vehicles and vehicle systems. Mr....View more
Masten Space Systems, Inc., 1570 Sabovich St., Mojave, CA 93501, USA
Nathan O'Konek is the director of business operations at MSS where he is responsible for program management, service delivery and regulatory matters. Prior to joining MSS, Mr. O'Konek worked as an attorney in the New York and London offices of Latham & Watkins LLP. Mr. O'Konek is a member of the International Institute of Space Law, the Regulatory Subcommittee of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation the American Bar Asso...Show More
Nathan O'Konek is the director of business operations at MSS where he is responsible for program management, service delivery and regulatory matters. Prior to joining MSS, Mr. O'Konek worked as an attorney in the New York and London offices of Latham & Watkins LLP. Mr. O'Konek is a member of the International Institute of Space Law, the Regulatory Subcommittee of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation the American Bar Asso...View more
Masten Space Systems, Inc., Mojave, CA, USA
Bernard Kutter is manager of advanced programs for United Launch Alliance. He is responsible for developing new technology to support ULA's long term launch service needs including development of EELV evolution plans, long-duration enhancements, performance upgrades and derivative systems. In 2003 Bernard initiated and led development of Atlas evolution including in-space applications. From 1994 to 2003 Bernard managed th...Show More
Bernard Kutter is manager of advanced programs for United Launch Alliance. He is responsible for developing new technology to support ULA's long term launch service needs including development of EELV evolution plans, long-duration enhancements, performance upgrades and derivative systems. In 2003 Bernard initiated and led development of Atlas evolution including in-space applications. From 1994 to 2003 Bernard managed th...View more
Masten Space Systems, Inc., Mojave, CA, USA
Benny Stopnitzky is a project manager in the Advanced Programs team within the Human Launch Services. In that capacity, Benny manages the development of projects and technologies that could advance the capabilities and performance of current ULA products as well as future, beyond LEO, exploration vehicles. Benny's aerospace career started 33 years ago with the Boeing Aircraft Company in Seattle as a member of the 767 desi...Show More
Benny Stopnitzky is a project manager in the Advanced Programs team within the Human Launch Services. In that capacity, Benny manages the development of projects and technologies that could advance the capabilities and performance of current ULA products as well as future, beyond LEO, exploration vehicles. Benny's aerospace career started 33 years ago with the Boeing Aircraft Company in Seattle as a member of the 767 desi...View more
Contents Masten Space Systems, Inc., Mojave, CA, USA
Joel Scotkin is the CEO of MSS. Since joining MSS in 2007 as executive director and lead investor, Mr. Scotkin has helped guide the firm's development by providing it with the benefit of his extensive expertise in successfully growing new technology companies. Before he became involved with Masten, Joel was best known as the founder and CEO of Random Walk Computing, now known as the Accenture Capital Market Solutions Group, one of Wall Street's most successful technology consulting firms. As Random Walk's chief executive, Joel developed a deep understanding of team and group management, delegation, planning, the critical importance of strategic vision in informing even small decisions, and how to build a team focused on customer satisfaction. Throughout the growth of Random Walk he also maintained his role as chief technologist, and worked closely with clients to help them make the best decisions to realize their financial and technology plans. Prior to founding Random Walk, Mr. Scotkin inaugurated the role of webmaster at JP Morgan in 1994, and was responsible for building out the online platform for the launch of their RiskMetrics product (later spun out into a separate company). Before that, he worked for Fusion Systems Group, a boutique Wall Street consultancy. Mr. Scotkin graduated from Brown University in 1992 with degrees in Computer Science and Philosophy.
Joel Scotkin is the CEO of MSS. Since joining MSS in 2007 as executive director and lead investor, Mr. Scotkin has helped guide the firm's development by providing it with the benefit of his extensive expertise in successfully growing new technology companies. Before he became involved with Masten, Joel was best known as the founder and CEO of Random Walk Computing, now known as the Accenture Capital Market Solutions Group, one of Wall Street's most successful technology consulting firms. As Random Walk's chief executive, Joel developed a deep understanding of team and group management, delegation, planning, the critical importance of strategic vision in informing even small decisions, and how to build a team focused on customer satisfaction. Throughout the growth of Random Walk he also maintained his role as chief technologist, and worked closely with clients to help them make the best decisions to realize their financial and technology plans. Prior to founding Random Walk, Mr. Scotkin inaugurated the role of webmaster at JP Morgan in 1994, and was responsible for building out the online platform for the launch of their RiskMetrics product (later spun out into a separate company). Before that, he worked for Fusion Systems Group, a boutique Wall Street consultancy. Mr. Scotkin graduated from Brown University in 1992 with degrees in Computer Science and Philosophy.View more
Masten Space Systems, Inc., Mojave, CA, USA
David Masten is the founder, Chairman, and Chief Technology Officer of MSS. MSS represented David's move from being an active member of the rocket community in his spare time into full time commercial technology development, combining the skills and knowledge acquired in his long career in IT networking and software startups with his experience designing rocket propulsion systems. Mr. Masten was the lead designer on all of Masten's groundbreaking reusable VTVL rockets, including Xoie and Xombie, the company's highly praised winners of the prestigious Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge. He continues his central role in the development of MSS's next generation reusable vehicles, both leading MSS's technology development team and as one of its active members. Apart from his work at Masten, Mr. Masten has served as President and has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Experimental Rocket Propulsion Society.
David Masten is the founder, Chairman, and Chief Technology Officer of MSS. MSS represented David's move from being an active member of the rocket community in his spare time into full time commercial technology development, combining the skills and knowledge acquired in his long career in IT networking and software startups with his experience designing rocket propulsion systems. Mr. Masten was the lead designer on all of Masten's groundbreaking reusable VTVL rockets, including Xoie and Xombie, the company's highly praised winners of the prestigious Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge. He continues his central role in the development of MSS's next generation reusable vehicles, both leading MSS's technology development team and as one of its active members. Apart from his work at Masten, Mr. Masten has served as President and has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Experimental Rocket Propulsion Society.View more
Masten Space Systems, Inc., Mojave, CA, USA
Jonathan Powers is an aerospace engineer at MSS, working on the design and construction of MSS VTVL RLVs. His particular area of expertise is in modeling aerodynamics, building on his academic work in Computational Fluid Dynamics and Finite Element Analysis. Like all of MSS engineering staff, Mr. Powers likes to apply his theoretical skills to the hands-on problems of building and testing vehicles and vehicle systems. Mr. Powers has a B.S. degree in Engineering Physics and an M.S. degree in Engineering (Mechanical Specialty) from the Colorado School of Mines.
Jonathan Powers is an aerospace engineer at MSS, working on the design and construction of MSS VTVL RLVs. His particular area of expertise is in modeling aerodynamics, building on his academic work in Computational Fluid Dynamics and Finite Element Analysis. Like all of MSS engineering staff, Mr. Powers likes to apply his theoretical skills to the hands-on problems of building and testing vehicles and vehicle systems. Mr. Powers has a B.S. degree in Engineering Physics and an M.S. degree in Engineering (Mechanical Specialty) from the Colorado School of Mines.View more
Masten Space Systems, Inc., 1570 Sabovich St., Mojave, CA 93501, USA
Nathan O'Konek is the director of business operations at MSS where he is responsible for program management, service delivery and regulatory matters. Prior to joining MSS, Mr. O'Konek worked as an attorney in the New York and London offices of Latham & Watkins LLP. Mr. O'Konek is a member of the International Institute of Space Law, the Regulatory Subcommittee of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation the American Bar Association Forum on Air and Space Law. Mr. O'Konek is an honors graduate of Carleton College and the University of Minnesota Law School, where he served as a managing editor of the Minnesota Law Review.
Nathan O'Konek is the director of business operations at MSS where he is responsible for program management, service delivery and regulatory matters. Prior to joining MSS, Mr. O'Konek worked as an attorney in the New York and London offices of Latham & Watkins LLP. Mr. O'Konek is a member of the International Institute of Space Law, the Regulatory Subcommittee of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation the American Bar Association Forum on Air and Space Law. Mr. O'Konek is an honors graduate of Carleton College and the University of Minnesota Law School, where he served as a managing editor of the Minnesota Law Review.View more
Masten Space Systems, Inc., Mojave, CA, USA
Bernard Kutter is manager of advanced programs for United Launch Alliance. He is responsible for developing new technology to support ULA's long term launch service needs including development of EELV evolution plans, long-duration enhancements, performance upgrades and derivative systems. In 2003 Bernard initiated and led development of Atlas evolution including in-space applications. From 1994 to 2003 Bernard managed the Atlas Centaur thermodynamics group, where he was involved in 67 successful missions. In 1988 he joined General Dynamics where he was involved in the development of cryo fluid management techniques for the new Titan IV Centaur stage, including the first successful launch. Bernard started his career at GE in jet engines in 1987. He has a BSAA from the University of Washington.
Bernard Kutter is manager of advanced programs for United Launch Alliance. He is responsible for developing new technology to support ULA's long term launch service needs including development of EELV evolution plans, long-duration enhancements, performance upgrades and derivative systems. In 2003 Bernard initiated and led development of Atlas evolution including in-space applications. From 1994 to 2003 Bernard managed the Atlas Centaur thermodynamics group, where he was involved in 67 successful missions. In 1988 he joined General Dynamics where he was involved in the development of cryo fluid management techniques for the new Titan IV Centaur stage, including the first successful launch. Bernard started his career at GE in jet engines in 1987. He has a BSAA from the University of Washington.View more
Masten Space Systems, Inc., Mojave, CA, USA
Benny Stopnitzky is a project manager in the Advanced Programs team within the Human Launch Services. In that capacity, Benny manages the development of projects and technologies that could advance the capabilities and performance of current ULA products as well as future, beyond LEO, exploration vehicles. Benny's aerospace career started 33 years ago with the Boeing Aircraft Company in Seattle as a member of the 767 design team. He later moved to Southern California to join the Rockwell Company taking part in designing the new generation jet fighters during the Advanced Tactical Fighter competition. In pursuit of aerospace versatility, Benny later joined McDonnell Douglas and helped the Space Station proposal team win the Work package II proposal. Nine years later he transferred to rocketry and became a member of the team designing the Delta IV launch vehicles family. Following the United Launch Alliance formation, Benny joined the Delta Chief Engineer staff responsible for assuring the timely launches of the Delta launch vehicles. Mr. Stopnitzky has a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Mathematics from Cal Poly Pomona.
Benny Stopnitzky is a project manager in the Advanced Programs team within the Human Launch Services. In that capacity, Benny manages the development of projects and technologies that could advance the capabilities and performance of current ULA products as well as future, beyond LEO, exploration vehicles. Benny's aerospace career started 33 years ago with the Boeing Aircraft Company in Seattle as a member of the 767 design team. He later moved to Southern California to join the Rockwell Company taking part in designing the new generation jet fighters during the Advanced Tactical Fighter competition. In pursuit of aerospace versatility, Benny later joined McDonnell Douglas and helped the Space Station proposal team win the Work package II proposal. Nine years later he transferred to rocketry and became a member of the team designing the Delta IV launch vehicles family. Following the United Launch Alliance formation, Benny joined the Delta Chief Engineer staff responsible for assuring the timely launches of the Delta launch vehicles. Mr. Stopnitzky has a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Mathematics from Cal Poly Pomona.View more
