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.


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    Title :

    Aerodynamic braking trajectories for Mars orbit attainment


    Additional title:

    J Spacecraft Rockets


    Contributors:
    Finch, T.W. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1965


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :