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 Δ V 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.


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    Title :

    Impulsive Trajectories from Earth to Callisto–Io–Ganymede Triple Flyby Jovian Capture


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    Publication date :

    2015-04-20


    Size :

    8 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English






    Impulsive Trajectories from Earth to Callisto-Io-Ganymede Triple Flyby Capture at Jupiter (AIAA 2014-4106)

    Lynam, A. / Didion, A. / American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics; American Astronautical Society | British Library Conference Proceedings | 2014