A survey of Saturn orbiter transfer options

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Aug 1980

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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and American Astronautical Society, Astrodynamics Conference, Danvers, Mass.,

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Interplanetary Trajectories, Saturn (Planet), Swingby Technique, Trajectory Optimization, Transfer Orbits, Electric Propulsion, Jupiter (Planet), Launch Windows, Mission Planning, Payloads

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This paper is a description of recent work to categorize and enumerate the various options available for transfer from earth to Saturn orbit. The fundamental period of investigation is the 20-year synodic period of Jupiter and Saturn which permits a scenario of Jupiter gravity assist trajectories for various trip times. Against the background of the Jupiter swingby trajectories are compared a number of other options including Delta V-EGA and VEGA trajectories, direct earth-Saturn transfers, and solar and nuclear electric propulsion options. All are compared and contrasted in the context of expected launch vehicle capabilities and realistic transfer times.

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