Triple-satellite-aided capture sequences use gravity-assist flybys of three of Jupiter’s four massive Galilean moons to help capture a spacecraft into orbit about Jupiter. A novel triple-satellite-aided capture uses sequential flybys of Callisto, Io, and Ganymede to reduce the required to capture into orbit about Jupiter. An optimal broken-plane maneuver is added between Earth and Jupiter to form a complete chemical/impulsive interplanetary trajectory from Earth to Jupiter. Such a trajectory can yield significant fuel savings over single and double-flyby capture schemes while maintaining a brief and simple interplanetary transfer phase. The developed methods maintain flexibility for adaptation to similar launch, cruise, and capture conditions.
Impulsive Trajectories from Earth to Callisto–Io–Ganymede Triple Flyby Jovian Capture
Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets ; 52 , 3 ; 746-753
2015-04-20
8 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Impulsive Trajectories from Earth to Callisto–Io–Ganymede Triple Flyby Jovian Capture
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