Physics
Scientific paper
Jan 2002
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IAF abstracts, 34th COSPAR Scientific Assembly, The Second World Space Congress, held 10-19 October, 2002 in Houston, TX, USA.,
Physics
Scientific paper
The trajectory design of missions to the moon and to Earth-moon libration orbits can be found to have many similar objectives and problems. Through the use of direct transfers and weak stability boundary (WSB) orbits, one can achieve the required flight time, payload mass, and rendezvous conditions. We explore the use of WSB and direct transfers using low and high thrust optimization to achieve either lunar orbits or orbits about each of the Earth-Moon libration points. Station keeping and transfers between each of the libration points and the moon are investigated for possible servicing scenarios to all Earth-Moon regions. The use of high fidelity GSFC models are applied and a survey of possible unique orbits for human exploration and presence are presented. Technologies to meet advanced mission design requirements are investigated. Discussions of launch energies, delta-Vs &fuel, and trip times are offered.
Beckman R. M.
Cooley D. S.
Folta D. A.
Marr G. C.
Mesarch Mark A.
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