This paper presents a study of ballistic lunar transfer (BLT) trajectories from Earth launch to insertion into a near rectilinear halo orbit (NRHO). BLTs have favorable properties for uncrewed launches to orbits in the vicinity of the Moon, such as dramatically reduced spacecraft ΔV requirements. Results are described from a detailed set of related mission design studies: BLTs with and without an outbound lunar flyby, insertion and rendezvous of a single spacecraft with a target in an NRHO, and insertion and rendezvous of multiple spacecraft with a target NRHO in quick succession. Monte Carlo analyses are presented of simulated rendezvous operations with realistic errors. These analyses are presented to inform future missions to NRHOs.


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    Title :

    Ballistic Lunar Transfers to Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit: Operational Considerations



    Conference:

    30th AIAA/AAS Spaceflight Mechanics Meeting ; 2020 ; Orlando, FL, US


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


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    Language :

    English


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