Propulsion requirements for lunar flight are function of flight techniques or trajectories, categorized as direct flight to and from lunar surface, single rendezvous or docking in 300-nauticalmi earth orbit and subsequent lunar flight and return, multiple rendezvous and assembly of lunar capsule in 300-nautical-mi earth orbit and lunar flight and return; it is concluded that rocket engines necessary for program are available in "off-the-shelf" status or in advanced development; manned lunar exploration can be obtained by employing multiple rendezvous techniques for assembly of spacecraft.


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    Title :

    Propulsion capabilities for lunar mission


    Additional title:

    Am Astronautical Soc -- Advances Astronautical Sci


    Contributors:
    Lee, Y.C. (author) / Karen, B. (author)


    Publication date :

    1961


    Size :

    16 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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