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.
Reducing the Earth entry velocity for a comet nucleus sample return mission
2001-06-15
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English
comet , gravity , assist , trajectory
Reducing the Earth Entry Velocity for a Comet Nucleus Sample Return Mission (AAS 01-462)
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