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Artist's depiction of Mars exploration
> ERV Timeline – Updated 20 Apr 04

OVERDUE


Math and Proof of Feasibility (this is the hardest one)

· Propulsion/Mission (Dom) – Show the delta-V burn that we get from our propulsion system with solar thermal assist ACTIVE and INACTIVE.

· Propellant (Adam) – How much propellant will we need? Show possible production rates for O2 and Methane. How much H2 do we need to bring for the whole trip?
28 APRIL 04

Mass/EPS Budget Review

· Adam/Billy/Dom/Jason/Shawn – Submit a COMPLETE initial mass and EPS budget for assigned subsystems.

· Chuck – Patch design, we will decide which one works best during the meeting.

· Helene – A list of places to send the press release, w/names & email addresses.
05 MAY 04

Math Refinements and Detail

· Cover any potential problems and inconsistencies.

· Brainstorm more avenues of publicity.

· Look for ways to simplify the system.

· All subsystems submit diagrams (flow diagrams) and charts as required.

· Updated press release.
12 MAY 04

Self Assessment/Internal Review

· Grade ourselves on the following:

Technical Merit
Publicity
Innovation
Simplicity
Completeness
Reliance on Current Technology
Team Size
25%
20%
15%
15%
10%
10%
  5%

· Hazzard Discussions and Mitigation.

· Each subsystem lead brings a list of failure points and potential problems as described in the Kepler Competition’s call for papers. This breaks down into three categories:

I   – Loss of Crew/Mission
II  – Delay of Mission, Possible Crew Loss
III – Long Lead Nuisance
19 MAY 04

Draft Due

· Final team 100-pg write-up is due by this date, for proofreading.

· Send final press releases.
25 MAY 04

Proofreading Complete

· Produce and mail to Mars Society.
 01 JUNE 04 
Final Turn-in to the Mars Society

· They want products on CD-Rom, shipped to Pioneer Astronautics.