Direct return to Earth after rendezvousing with a comet entails a very high entry velocity. Several methods for reducing the entry velocity, including using additional propellant on a direct return or using planetary gravity assists, are presented.


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    Title :

    Reducing the Earth entry velocity for a comet nucleus sample return mission


    Contributors:
    Sims, J. A. (author)

    Publication date :

    2001-06-15


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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