Suggestions for expansion research program of Venus from the experience of the design Lavochkin association.

Аuthors

Vorontsov V. A.^1*, Krajnov A. M.^1**, Martynov М. B.^1***, Pichkhadze К. М.^2****, Khartov V. V.¹

1. Lavochkin Research and Production Association, NPO Lavochkin, 24, Leningradskay str., Khimki, Moscow region, 141400, Russia
2. Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University), 4, Volokolamskoe shosse, Moscow, А-80, GSP-3, 125993, Russia

*e-mail: vorontsov@laspace.ru
**e-mail: ztk-tol@mail.ru
***e-mail: maxim.martynov@laspace.ru
****e-mail: pichkhadze@laspace.ru

Abstract

At present one project “Venera-D” for creation a spacecraft to study Venus is included in Russian Federal Space Program. The letter "D" means - long-term studies. As a result of research work a set of scientific problems was defined and a project image of the spacecraft was formed. In addition, within the research work conducted an analysis of alternative facilities that can be used in following missions to study Venus.

Keywords:

spacecraft, Windcraft, planetary rover, penetrator, balloon probe, lander, the orbiter.

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