Missions to the outer planets for spacecraft with a solar-electric propulsion system (SEPS) and that utilize a single Venus gravity assist are investigated. The trajectories maximize the delivered mass to the target planet for a range of flight times. A comparison of the trajectory characteristics (delivered mass, launch energy and onboard propulsive energy) is made for various Venus gravity assist opportunities. Methods to estimate the delivered mass to the outer planets are developed.
Effects of Gravity-Assist Timing on Outer-Planet Missions Using Solar-Electric Propulsion
Astrodynamics Specialist Conference ; 2004 ; Rhode Island, United States
2004-01-01
Preprint
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Englisch
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