Two ways of obtaining increased in-space maneuvering capability are described; third potential method of obtaining increased maneuvering capability, called synergetic maneuver, employs both propulsion and aerodynamic forces to change spacecraft's orbital plane; maneuver consists of four phases -- deorbit and descent to upper atmosphere, pullout and constant-altitude gliding turn, acceleration to orbital speed and ascent, and injection into new orbit at original altitude; each of synergetic maneuver phases is examined.
Synergetic orbital plane change -- Key to in-space maneuverability
Air Univ Rev
Air University Review ; 16 , n 4
1965
7 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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Evaluation of the spaceplane maneuverability during combined orbital plane changes
American Institute of Physics | 2018
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