XArc Space Exploration Projects Dec2012

Overview of Advanced Concepts Projects for Human Space Flight and Exploration

December, 2012

Sam Ximenes, (210) 404-2981San Antonio, TX

sximenes@explorationarchitecture.comwww.explorationarchitecture.com

2Dec-2012

XArc CorpExploration Architecture Corporation (XArc) is a privately held company headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, providing multi-disciplinary Space Architecture consulting and project management services for human space exploration with a focus on spaceport facility design and operations, and on the planning and design of planetary surface systems for human exploration and habitability.

The firm is comprised of a network of aerospace industry professionals with broad-based capabilities in the fields of space architecture, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, visualization and simulation science, industrial design, systems engineering, human factors engineering, and related human spaceflight disciplines.

Established December 2006Corporate headquarters in San Antonio, TX; Satellite office in Houston, TXDuns #: 808128669CCR and ORCA RegisteredSecurity Clearances

NIACS Codes:541310 – Architectural Services 541330 – Engineering Services541420 – Industrial Design Services 541511 – Custom Computer Programming Services541712 – Research and Development 611710 – Educational Support Services

3Dec-2012

Space ArchitectureXArc provides design and development services for Architectural Systems in the aerospace domains of:

- Orbital architecture- Planetary surface architecture - Earth-based space facilities architecture

• Concept Design and Analysis

• Mission Planning & Integration

• Habitability Subsystems Design

• Human Factors Analysis and Engineering

• Operations & Utilization Concept of Operations

• Surface System Site Planning

• Analog Mission Development and Test

Commercial Applications of Space Architecture for Human Spaceflight

Aerospace Facilities Architecture Sub-Orbital Commercial Spaceport

Orbital ArchitecturePrivate Space Station

Planetary Surface Systems Architecture Lunar Outpost

4Dec-2012

Decision Support

• Architectural Programming & Program Analysis• Spacecraft Technology Insertion Assessment• Process Flow Modeling and Space Utilization• Site Analysis• Facility Concept of Operations• Ground Support Equipment Inventory & Storage• Risk and Mitigation Assessments

Spaceport Usage Assessment of Functional Areas using Pedestrian Flow Timelines

Spaceport Site Analysis for Optimal Building Size to Minimize Impact on View-shed

Program Analysis and Hangar Operations Assessment for Spacecraft Processing

Spaceport America THF Winning team selected for design and construction of Spaceport America Terminal and Hangar Facility (THF)

Fueling Operations Assessment

Spaceport America Team Member Role

5Dec-2012

Project Development

XArc is developing a high fidelity technology demonstrator for an expandable flooring system concept applicable to future inflatable habitation modules deployed on the lunar surface or in space. Test bed includes research in composite materials, manufacturability, and human factors investigations for packaging and stowage of structural beams and floor panels to achieve high cycle packaging. and deployment cycles.

Deployable Flooring System for Expandable Space Habitation Modules

XArc leads a consortium of aerospace consulting companies in the design, development, and licensing of commercial spaceports for the new commercial spaceflight industry. The combined strength of consortium member companies provides the ability to offer full service consulting capabilities for projects endeavoring to seek commercial spaceport licensing, planning and design. Featured projects include Spaceport America and Ellington Field Spaceport.

Commercial Spaceport Consulting Services

XArc investigates viability of various lunar surface system technologies for application to Lunar Outpost construction and habitation. The International Lunar Interconnect Node (ISLIN) and a Soil Particle Acquisition and Containment (SoilPAC™) system are two concepts currently under review.

Lunar Construction and Habitation Technology Assessments

XArc is a member of an aerospace industry team which conducted a Lunar Surface Systems Risk Assessment for the Space Enterprise Council’s Space Transportation Working Group (STWG) industry support to NASA ESMD for Lunar Surface Systems planning.

Space Enterprise Council Space Transportation Working Group Lunar Surface Systems Risk Study

XArc development of a TRL 2 subsystem architecture concept for a grappling and anchoring platform to enable offloading of instruments and payloads for access to subsurface features in planetary cave exploration.

Zipline Grappling and Payload Offloading System for Planetary Cave Exploration

Spaceport AmericaEllington Field Spaceport

6Dec-2012

Secondary StructuresPrior research and development in habitation module secondary structures. Shown are secondary structure concepts for space station standoffs for rack mounting, viewport and hatch system, and crew compartment concepts.

Prototype full scale mockup of space station standoff substructure to accommodate two different rack sizes

Prototype full scale mockups of habitation module crew compartment workstation, personal hygiene and shower units

3D CAD model of pressure hull viewport and hatch latching mechanisms

7Dec-2012

Mission Architecture

Concept study investigating the

operational scenarios, technologies, and human and robotic performance feats associated with the first missions of planetary

cave exploration

Mission Architecture and Technologies for Lunar Lava Tube Reconnaissance

Fig. 1a. Accessibility to cave approaches would require increasingly sophisticated ease of ingress/egress technology solutions for robots, crewmembers and ensuing emplacement of infrastructure elements; reconnaissance phase technologies may include EVA suited rappelling techniques and jetpacks.

Fig. 1b. Site preparation inside the lava tube would require removal of large rubble piles at the approach and cave interior for leveling the floor with a debris-moving operation similar in scale to site preparation on the surface; terrain adaptable robotics required for precursor & crewed missions.

Fig 1c. Reconnaissance technologies for testing structural integrity of tube roof, science measurements, and imaging.

Fig 1d. Traverse mapped in 3D.

Fig 1e. Expedition campground for short duration stays inside lava tube

8Dec-2012

Marius Hills Skylight

Modeling and mineralogy resource identification

Long range site planning for future growth options

Marius Hills landing site selection for planetary protection

XArc leads an industry team for lunar lava tube R&D to characterize landing zone site selection at the Marius Hills Skylight

9Dec-2012

Mission Analogs

Telecommand Trailer Control Station

Multi-purpose Robots

10Dec-2012

STEM OutreachXArc provides project management for development of human space exploration themed initiatives in K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) outreach