Problems are examined from standpoint of vehicle and trajectory capability; Mars entry corridors are presented for lifting vehicles; trajectories developed minimize propulsive orbit injection velocity increment; magnitude of propulsive velocity increment is examined as function of orbit altitude, vehicle lift/drag (L/D) ratio and lift parameter, and entry velocity and peak load factor; class of trajectories is proposed that minimizes certain difficulties; since second class of trajectories provides orbital plane rotation capability, magnitude of orbital plane rotation possible through aerodynamic maneuvering is examined as function of vehicle L/D ratio.
Aerodynamic braking trajectories for Mars orbit attainment
J Spacecraft Rockets
Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets ; 2 , n 4
1965
4 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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