A selection of lunar return trajectories is examined and assessed in terms of payload mass, vehicle mass, mission time, mission complexity, and total delta-V using a range of assumptions for the mission design based on historical precedence and near-future vehicle availability. Direct surface return trajectories using a single burn solution are compared with a range of Near-Rectilinear Halo Orbit return and Ballistic Return Trajectories. This study weighs anticipated mission needs, requirements and constraints with the aim of assessing the feasibility of commercial lunar cargo and/or sample return options utilizing NASA’s Gateway and Deep Space Logistics project.
Mission Design Considerations for Robotic Lunar and Gateway Payload Return
2021
6 pages
Report
No indication
English
Astronautics , Spacecraft Trajectories & Flight Mechanics , Unmanned Spacecraft , Manned Spacecraft , Mission , Moon , Supply chain , Payload , Design , Ballistic , Cargo , Sample , Trajectory , Lunar , Return
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