Aerocapture is a mission design concept which uses an aerodynamically controlled atmospheric entry to capture payloads into orbit as opposed to a completely propulsive orbit insertion. Results are presented which demonstrate great performance gains and good accuracy using aerocapture. These results deal only with projected Mars missions; therefore, the aerocapture vehicle system design requirements deal only with Mars. It will be evident, however, that this concept can be readily applied to other atmosphere-bearing celestial bodies.


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    Title :

    The aerocapture vehicle mission design concept


    Contributors:
    Cruz, M. I. (author)

    Conference:

    Conference on Advanced Technology for Future Space Systems ; 1979 ; Hampton, VA


    Publication date :

    1979-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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