Electrodynamic tethers for exploration of Jupiter and its icy moons

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Aug 2006

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First Workshop on Innovative System Concepts, 21 February 2006, Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Ed.: Karen Fletcher. ESA SP-633, Noo

Physics

Space Missions, Jupiter System

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Use of electrodynamic bare tethers in exploring the Jovian system by tapping its rotational energy for power and propulsion is studied. The position of perijove and apojove in elliptical orbits, relative to the synchronous orbit at 2.24 times Jupiter's radius, is exploited to conveniently make the induced Lorentz force to be drag or thrust, while generating power, and navigating the system. Capture and evolution to a low elliptical orbit near Jupiter, and capture into low circular orbits at moons Io and Europa are discussed.

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