Future human space exploration will most likely be composed of assemblies of multiple modular spacecraft elements with interconnected electrical power systems. An electrical system composed of a standardized set modular building blocks provides the flexibility to configure power systems to meet the mission needs while also providing significant development, integration, and operational cost advantages. A primary goal of the Advanced Exploration Systems (AES) Modular Power System (AMPS) project is to establish a modular power standard that is needed to realize these benefits. This paper is intended to give the space exploration community a "first look" at the evolving Modular Power Standard and invite their comments and technical contributions.
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