Outer-planet mission and systems analyses are performed using three next generation solar-electric ion thruster models. The impact of variations in thruster model, flight time, launch vehicle, propulsion and power systems characteristics is investigated. All presented trajectories have a single Venus gravity assist and maximize the delivered mass to Saturn or Neptune. The effect of revolution ratio - the ratio of Venusian orbital period to the flight time between launch and flyby dates - is also discussed.


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    Title :

    Trajectory and System Analysis For Outer-Planet Solar-Electric Propulsion Missions


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    Publication date :

    2004-01-01


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    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English


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