In this paper, optimum trajectories in Earth Transfer Orbit (ETO) for a lunar transportation system are proposed. This paper aims at improving the payload ratio of the reusable orbital transfer vehicle (OTV), which transports the payload from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to Lunar Low Orbit (LLO) and returns to LEO. In ETO, we discuss ballistic flight using chemical propulsion, multi-impulse flight using electrical propulsion, and aero-assisted flight using aero-brake. The feasibility of the OTV is considered.


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    Title :

    Optimization of Return Trajectories for Orbital Transfer Vehicle between Earth and Moon


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    Publication date :

    2007-09-24


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


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    Language :

    English




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