A terrestrial-based system for is described herein that can determine a minimum time transfer for an extraterrestrial vehicle. The terrestrial-based system comprises a memory that stores computer-executable instructions. The terrestrial-based system further comprises a processor in communication with the memory, wherein the computer-executable instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: derive an averaged equation of motion for the extraterrestrial vehicle; determine an initial guess of a first value of a costate of the extraterrestrial vehicle; determine the first value of the costate for the minimum time transfer in averaged orbit dynamics; determine a second value of the costate for the minimum time transfer in full-state orbit dynamics; generate instructions for causing the extraterrestrial vehicle to travel along an optimal transfer in full-state orbit dynamics; and cause the extraterrestrial vehicle to adjust trajectory based on the generated instructions.


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    Title :

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOW-THRUST PROPULSION TRAJECTORY OPTIMIZATION USING A MINIMUM TIME TRANSFER


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    Publication date :

    2025-02-20


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS



    LOW-THRUST PROPULSION VEHICLE WITH TRAJECTORY OPTIMIZATION USING MINIMUM TIME TRANSFER

    ELLIOTT IAN LEE | European Patent Office | 2025

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