Basic parameters analysis of first stage engine system for heavy lift vehicle

Two proposals of manned lunar-landing propulsion system were discussed. The structure and basic parameters of propulsion system for existed heavy lift launch vehicles were analyzed. The structure and task requirements were proposed to meet the manned lunar-landing demand. Considering the performance, economics, technical difficulties, working reliability, a scheme of the first stage engine system for heavy lift launch vehicle was proposed. A heavy lift vehicle (HLV) system and a HLV series were estableshed, and their payload capability was calculated. Based on integrative analysis, the lunar launch vehicle is suggested to be 3 stage with 4 boosters, and two 50t liquid oxygen/liquid hydrogen are used for the third stage, while liquid oxygen/kerosene stage combustion cycle engines about 5000kN are used for all other stages.